Saikiran Uppuluri
Saikiran Uppuluri
In a surprising move, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has appointed Pat Cummins as their captain for the 2024 IPL season, replacing Aiden Markram. Reacting to this decision, senior Indian off-spinner R Ashwin expressed his shock, noting that he had expected SRH to stick with Markram, given his recent success as captain in the SA20.
Ashwin, known for his insightful analysis, highlighted Markram’s leadership skills and his impressive performance leading Sunrisers’ satellite side in SA20 Eastern Cape to a second consecutive title. He expressed surprise at SRH’s decision to opt for Cummins, despite the Australian’s achievements as captain of the Australian team.
The decision to name Cummins as captain raises questions about the team composition and the selection of overseas players. SRH will need to carefully manage their overseas player slots to accommodate key players like Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, and Wanindu Hasaranga, while also ensuring a strong bench strength.
