Pat Cummins' Return Date For IPL 2026 Revealed

Pat Cummins for SRH - (Source: AFP)

In a significant development, Sunrisers Hyderabad have been handed a massive boost in the form of Pat Cummins. Notably, after weeks of wait, Pat Cummins' return date for IPL 2026 has been finally revealed.

For the unversed, Pat Cummins, who is the regular skipper for Sunrisers Hyderabad, is yet to play a single game in IPL 2026 as he is recovering from a back injury sustained in late 2025. Notably, the right-arm seamer is currently in Australia, where he is set to undergo a final fitness test.

Pat Cummins To Undergo Fitness Test On Wednesday

According to a report from Cricbuzz, Pat Cummins will undergo a fitness test on Wednesday, April 15 in Australia. In case, the 32-year-old clears the test, then he will recieve an NOC from Cricket Australia to participate in IPL 2026.

Notably, report added that Cummins will arrive in Hyderabad on April 17 and will be available for selection against SRH vs Chennai Super Kings on April 18 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

"Hopefully, he will clear the test and get the NOC from Cricket Australia," remarked a source speaking to Cricbuzz.

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Pat Cummins' IPL 2026 Journey So Far

For IPL 2026, Pat Cummins missed the start of IPL 2026 and Ishan Kishan was appointed as captain in his absence. However, a day before the opening match between SRH and RCB, Cummins landed in Bengaluru and joined the side.

Pat Cummins trained with SRH and was part of the group despite not being cleared to play. On April 2, the right-arm seamer flew back to Australia, hinting that he is ruled out of IPL 2026 and won't return to play in the cash-studded league for the ongoing season due to Cricket Australia's strict guidelines.

In the past few days, there was no update on the 32-year-old. However, the latest update has come as a boost for SRH, who missed a quality bowler and captain in IPL 2026 so far.

SRH Find 2 Young Pace Talents In Pat Cummins' Absence

Sunrisers Hyderabad have got off to a mixed start in IPL 2026. Notably, the Ishan Kishan-led side are placed 4th on the table with two wins in five matches. For the first four matches, SRH struggled with quality seamers and were labelled by many as one of the worst bowling units of IPL 2026.

However, in SRH's last match against Rajasthan Royals, they had two debutants - Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. Both seamers took eight wickets combined which helped SRH clinch a 57-run win over Rajasthan Royals.

Now with Pat Cummins' return, SRH actually have a chance to go from being one of the most underwhelming bowling unit of IPL 2026 to a lethal pace attack featuring Cummins, Praful Hinge, and Sakib Hussain.

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