Pat Cummins has been appointed as the captain of the Sunrisers Hyderabad just before the next season. In a big rejig the franchise has replaced Aiden Markram as the skipper. This was an expected move and the franchise can greatly benefit from this decision. Here are 3 reasons why Pat Cummins’ appointment as captain can change the fate of Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Leadership Experience
Pat Cummins is the perfect choice for leadership because he has the experience of leading a side. Since he became the Australian captain, he has delivered two major titles for the country. Cummins knows how to take the team along collectively and he has done that in the past. He is among the best when it comes to captains in international cricket and has the ability to deliver in IPL as well.
Not an alien to IPL
One of the biggest advantages of appointing Pat Cummins as the captain is that he has played in the IPL before. The Australian skipper has a lot of experience in the league and he knows how to manage things in this league. IPL is the biggest league in the world with a lot of pressure and only a captain of Pat Cummins’ calibre can handle that pressure and lead the side. He has the experience of putting up with fans’ expectations and that is one of the biggest challenges in IPL. With impressive leadership credentials, Cummins is one of the top contenders for lifting the title this season as a captain.
Track record in Indian conditions
Another thing that goes in Pat Cummins’ favour is his captaincy track record in Indian conditions. He has recently won the ODI World Cup that took place in India. The Australian team started slowly in that tournament but ended up as the champions. Pat Cummins had a huge role in carrying his team to glory. His valuable experience of leading a side in Indian conditions will help him big time in IPL 2024 and it is this incredible track record that encourages the fans before the next season.
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