Before IPL 2026, a good news has come out from the camp of Sunrisers Hyderabad. The team’s regular captain, Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins, is going to join the squad soon. At the same time, Ishan Malinga, a fast bowler from Sri Lanka, has also got approval to play the tournament. This can give a big boost to the team’s preparations.

Just before the start of IPL 2026, a relief news has come out for Sunrisers Hyderabad. According to the report of Cricbuzz, the team’s regular captain Pat Cummins will reach Bengaluru on March 24 and join the team. Although Cummins will not be able to take part in the first few matches due to injury, his joining the team is being considered a big motivation for the players.

It is worth noting that earlier the franchise itself had informed that Cummins would miss the initial match. In his absence, the command of the team this season will be in the hands of Ishan Kishan, while young batsman Abhishek Sharma has been given the responsibility of vice-captain. In such a situation, Cummins’ joining the camp before the season opening match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 28 can prove to be very important for the team.

According to the report, Ishan Kishan will also represent Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL captains meeting to be held in Mumbai on March 25. This will be a new responsibility for him, because he will be seen leading the team like this for the first time.

Apart from this, another good news for SRH fans is that Sri Lanka Cricket has given permission to young fast bowler Ishan Malinga to play IPL 2026. This 25 year old player can join the team only on March 24 and along with him, Kamindu Mendis will also reach India, who has already received NOC.