Overview
- SRH confirmed Cummins’ third straight term via an X post that shared his photos without additional details.
- Cummins first took over the role in 2024 after a ₹20.50 crore signing, replacing Aiden Markram as captain.
- The team is coming off a 2025 league-stage finish of sixth with six wins, seven losses and one no-result after being runners-up in 2024.
- Cummins has been ruled out of Australia’s first Ashes Test in Perth but is expected to be available for the second in Brisbane, with Steven Smith to lead the opener.
- Pre-auction planning reported for SRH includes a purse of ₹25.50 crore, 10 slots left (two overseas) and moves such as Mohammed Shami being traded to Lucknow Super Giants.