Fans have been buzzing with reactions after Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) announced Pat Cummins as their new captain for the upcoming IPL 2024 season. The star Australian fast bowler, aged 30, steps into the leadership role, replacing Aiden Markram as the franchise aims for a fresh start following a disappointing finish in the previous season.
Pat Cummings to make a debut as captain in the IPL
This marks Cummins’ debut as a captain in the IPL, and his appointment sees him reunite with Daniel Vettori, the newly appointed head coach of SRH, who also serves as an assistant coach for the Australian team.
The announcement was made by SRH on their social media platforms, generating significant attention from fans and cricket enthusiasts alike.
#OrangeArmy! Our new skipper Pat Cummins 🧡#IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/ODNY9pdlEf
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) March 4, 2024
Cummins, who was acquired by SRH for a hefty sum of INR 20.5 crore at last year’s IPL auction in Dubai, becomes the second Australian to lead the Orange Army after David Warner, who captained SRH in 67 matches from 2015 to 2021. Cummins has previously represented Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL.
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SRH eyeing captaincy magic from Pat Cummins
While Markram had led Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) to consecutive titles in the SA20 tournament, SRH’s lacklustre performance in the IPL 2023, coupled with Cummins’ impressive leadership skills demonstrated during Australia’s triumphs in the ICC World Test Championship 2023 and the ODI World Cup 2023, prompted the change in leadership.
The Kavya Maran-owned franchise is expecting a captaincy magic from Cummins in the IPL this year.
Mixed reactions of SRH fans
As SRH gears up for the new season, fans have come up with mixed reactions on the appointment of Cummins as the new captain.
Unless Pat Cummins outperforms himself..he hasn’t been an elite T20 player “so far” (I am aware it can change). SRH have basically blocked an overseas spot with a player who may not walk into all T20 sides in the world (again, “so far”).
Also, five Tests against India and…
— Anuj Nitin Prabhu (@APTalksCricket) March 4, 2024
Name a more stupid franchise owner than Kavya Maran and I’ll deactivate. https://t.co/lqaG8Pu8TB
— Garvika (@dvincentstrange) March 4, 2024
Kavya maran will regret it.
— sujay anand (@imsujayanand) March 4, 2024
2009, 2016, 2024 ( Aussie Captains )
SRH Rampage Starts….#srh #IPL2024 #patcummins pic.twitter.com/mSjrq2YUDQ— Venky_K (@VenkyK_Offic) March 4, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad announced Pat Cummins as SRH captain for the IPL24.
Only time will tell,This decision is a blessing or a curse for SRH
Aiden Markram will be extremely disappointed but Hyderabad was left with choice after paying so heavily to Cumminspic.twitter.com/amHpmfezJk
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) March 4, 2024
Adam Gilchrist won IPL in 2009.
David Warner won IPL in 2016.Pat Cummins…🔜 👀 pic.twitter.com/h5G1QcX1af
— ^ (@RebelStrFan) March 4, 2024
Pat Cummins – The Captain🫡✌️#OrangeArmy never gonna be the same this season 🧡#IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/txRvCIYIES
— CHINNA (@Chinnoooda) March 4, 2024
Wrong Decision !
Markram did well as Captain in SA20 !
If u think Markram doesn’t deserve a place in XII , then Pat Cummins doesn’t deserve a Place in XII either— Tanmoy Chakraborty🩺⚕️ (@Tanmoycv01) March 4, 2024
So as expected Pat Cummins announced as the captain for SRH. It was a 50:50 call between him and Aiden Markram for me. Let’s see if Cummins’ Midas touch can help SRH too. #OrangeArmy #SunrisersHyderabad pic.twitter.com/6NyDn8YNRi
— Cricketism (@MidnightMusinng) March 4, 2024
Pat Cummins ka abb ye IPL bahot average jaane wala hai.. likh ke Lelo.
— Faiz Fazel (@theFaizFazel) March 4, 2024
