Pat Cummins Injury Update: IPL Return Planned Mid-Tournament
Pat Cummins targets IPL return after back injury recovery.
Top Summary
- What happened: Pat Cummins is recovering from a back injury that sidelined him since mid-last year.
- Why it matters: Cummins' return is crucial for Australia's upcoming international schedule and his IPL team, Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- What changes for people: Sunrisers Hyderabad fans can expect Cummins to join the team mid-IPL season.
- Who is affected: Pat Cummins, the Australian cricket team, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and IPL fans.
Cummins' Injury and Recovery
Australia's captain, Pat Cummins, is working his way back from a long-term back injury.
The injury has kept him out of action since mid-last year, including the recent ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
IPL Return Targeted
Cummins is preparing for a stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
He plans to join the team in the middle of the tournament, aiming to play the entire second half and finals, if qualified.
Recovery Plan in Place
"I'm still recovering from a back injury, but it's good. I'm back bowling in the nets," Cummins stated on the Business of Sport podcast.
"The IPL is starting soon. I won't make the start of that, but it shouldn't be too long before I'm back out there playing."
Cummins is following a structured plan to ensure a full recovery.
He is currently bowling every third day.
"I'm back bowling. I'm bowling basically every third day at the moment. We've mapped out a plan to get me right by (the) middle of the tournament, so hopefully, if nothing goes wrong, (I will) play the back half plus the finals."
What to Watch Next
Keep an eye on Cummins' progress in the coming weeks. Updates from Sunrisers Hyderabad will reveal the exact date of his IPL debut this season, which would allow him to prepare for the ICC World Test Championship later in the year.