Even though Sunrisers Hyderabad is without its main captain Pat Cummins for the first few weeks Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026Head coach Daniel Vettori does not feel his absence is a cause for concern in the dressing room. Since Ishan Kishan is leading the team in Cummins' absence, Vettori knows that leadership styles may differ between the two, but the winning mentality will remain.
Ahead of their second league stage game against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens, the SRH head coach revealed that Cummins and Kishan have already been in talks a lot with regards to leadership and shaping the team for their second IPL title.
“We're quite fortunate that Pat has been around the group and he's been able to have conversations with Ishan about his captaincy style. But Ishan has been extremely successful in his captaincy career so far. So although it might be a little different, we don't mind that [no Pat Cummins on the field] as absolutely negative [from the point of view of captaincy]Vettori was quoted by ESPNcricinfo as saying.
Let us tell you, Kishan was the captain of Jharkhand in the victorious Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2025, and was also the highest run-scorer of the tournament. According to Vettori, this leadership style brings out the best in a person like Kishan. The former New Zealand international is confident of Kishan's effectiveness as SRH captain at the moment.
“As you saw IshaanHis performance in the first game, he likes the leadership; He loves being there, and I think it can have a really positive impact on his batting and keeping. As he understands the group and the dynamics, he will leave his mark on it and I have no doubt that he will be a very effective leader for us,” Vettori said.
“He's been around for a long time, even though he's very young, but he has complete confidence in his game and I think that's borne out his success.” [with Jharkhand] In the Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament, to be selected again for India, and success with India,” he further said.
SRH will take on their IPL 2024 finalists at the prestigious venue of Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Thursday, April 02. SRH lost their first match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, while Mumbai Indians defeated them Ajinkya Rahane-LED side. This match is going to be held at night, in which both the teams would like to gain lead in the points table.
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