Sunrisers Hyderabad have made a big decision just before the IPL 2024. They have replaced Aiden Markram and appointed the World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins as the captain of the franchise. It is a major decision and has sparked a debate. Let us discuss why Pat Cummins can turn out to be a great leader for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Been there, done that!
The biggest factor behind Pat Cummins’ appointment is his credentials as the captain of the Australian team. In his short tenure as the Australian captain, he has won two major titles for the Kangaroos, the World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup. This track record must have encouraged the SRH management to take this step and it can turn out to be a great decision for them.
He knows how to galvanize a team when things are not going his way as he did in the early stages of the 2023 ODI World Cup. Sunrisers Hyderabad desperately need a leader like him as the franchise has been struggling for the past few seasons.
Prior IPL experience
Pat Cummins is not a rookie in IPL. He has been playing in the league for a long time and knows the league inside out. Cummins has played for several franchises before and has performed impressively.
This faith that has been shown in him by the franchise can bring the best out of him. When he was appointed as the Australian captain there were similar reservations but gradually Cummins got his team behind him and claimed the elusive titles.
An all-rounder
What must be considered is that Pat Cummins is not just an ace fast bowler but an equally effective batter in the lower order as well. These all-round abilities are sought after in the shortest format of the game and Cummins’ all-round profile has almost cemented his place in the playing XI, making it prudent to elevate him as the captain.
He is the kind of player who can contribute in every game whether with his bat or ball and it is very crucial for a captain to keep performing on an individual level, Cummins guarantees that.
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