Pat Cummins has become the second-most expensive player in IPL history with Sunrisers Hyderabad paying 20.50 crores to acquire Australian skipper’s services for the next season. The franchise has paid an astronomical price for Pat Cummins which also raises expectations from the Australian skipper. But the World Cup winning captain surely has the ability and, in this article, we will take a look at 3 reasons why Cummins is a great addition to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
A top-notch bowler
Pat Cummins is certainly one of the elite fast bowlers in international cricket and his inclusion is a great step forward for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has what it takes to make a franchise a winnable squad in the IPL. In the last few years, he has bowled exceptionally well in all formats of the game which makes him one of the most sought-after bowlers in world cricket. Cummins will be among the best bowling options in the IPL and he can surely deliver for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
A leadership alternative
The South African white-ball skipper Aiden Markram is currently the designated captain for Sunrisers Hyderabad but a situation might arise where Pat Cummins will be handed over the leadership responsibilities. Even if that does not happen Pat Cummins will still remain a part of the leadership group and he will certainly be of use to Aiden Markram in crunch situations. This is a great positive for the team as it will have multiple cricketing brains who can give their input when needed.
An all-round ability
Pat Cummins’ batting abilities are not much talked about but he has shown in IPL in the past that he can deliver with the bat as well. In 2022 he scored a half-century off just 15 deliveries against Mumbai Indians to win the match for Kolkata Knight Riders. His all-round skills will be an added incentive for Sunrisers Hyderabad as players with multiple skills are an asset in the shortest format. In the lower order, his fireworks can change the equations for SRH and those death-over contributions often make the difference in T20 cricket.
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