Sunrisers Hyderabad Appoints Pat Cummins as Captain for IPL 2024! Here’s the Best Playing XI of SRH against KKR

Sunrisers Hyderabad announced that Pat Cummins will be their captain for IPL 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made a significant announcement on Monday, revealing that Australian cricket star Pat Cummins will lead the team as captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Cummins, who was acquired for a whopping sum of INR 20.5 crore in the auction, will take over the leadership role from South African cricketer Aiden Markram. The franchise took to social media to share the news, posting a picture of Cummins accompanied by the caption “#OrangeArmy! Our new skipper Pat Cummins.” SRH is set to commence their campaign against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 23.

Here is the Best Playing XI of Sunrisers Hyderabad against Kolkata Knight Riders:

1. Abhishek Sharma

2. Travis Head

3. Rahul Tripathi

4. Aiden Markram

5. Heinrich Klaasen (wk)

6. Abdul Samad

7. Washington Sundar

8. Pat Cummins (c)

9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar

10. Umran Malik

11. Mayank Markande

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Sunrisers Hyderabad made significant moves in the IPL 2024 auction, securing key players to strengthen their squad. The team acquired Travis Head for INR 6.8 crore, Wanindu Hasaranga for INR 1.5 crore, and Pat Cummins for a whopping INR 20.5 crore, making him the highlight of their auction. They also signed Jaydev Unadkat for INR 1.6 crore, Akash Singh for INR 20 lakh, and Jhatavedh Subramanyan for INR 20 lakh.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Appoints Pat Cummins as Captain for IPL 2024! Here's the Best Playing XI of SRH against KKR

Before the auction, SRH had a solid pre-auction squad featuring players like Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. However, they released players such as Harry Brook, Adil Rashid, Akeal Hosein, and Karthik Tyagi. Additionally, they traded out Mayank Dagar but brought in Shahbaz Ahmed to bolster their lineup for the upcoming season.

Pat Cummins’ appointment as captain marks a new chapter for SRH, bringing in a fresh leadership perspective for the franchise. His experience, both as a player and a leader, will be crucial for SRH as they aim for success in IPL 2024. Cummins’ leadership qualities, coupled with his exceptional cricketing skills, make him a formidable force in the team.

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