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the future Pat Cummins in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 It has become a major talking point after the shocking news of his exit ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. as captain Sunriser Hotel Hyderabadhis potential absence will leave a huge void in the team’s leadership and bowling attack. Fans and experts have been waiting for clear answers about his health. The Australian pacer has finally addressed the issues, detailing his recovery process and the factors that determine his performance on the field.
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Cummins made it clear that his participation in IPL 2026 is currently subject to medical clearance. after being replaced Ben Devasius Cummins is taking a cautious approach to his return after being named in Australia’s World Cup squad due to a “minor setback” in his back. He noted that while T20 cricket is less physically demanding than the Test pitch, he would not rush into the process until he receives positive news from his upcoming scan.
“We’ll be guided by my back. We’ll have another scan in a couple of weeks and if the results are good then we’ll prepare slowly. T20s are easier to get up and that’s why I’m so close to playing in the World Cup. I’m feeling good, just a small setback and I don’t really have time anymore. I’ll rest for a few weeks and go from there. We knew after the (Adelaide) Test match that we’d need four to eight weeks for the bones to settle and then get back into shape.” Cricbuzz quoted Cummins as saying.
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Cummins’ strategic conservatism for a tight global schedule
As well as the immediate focus of the IPL, Cummins is also looking at the wider prospects of his career and the grueling 18-month tour of Australia. The schedule includes a potential world test championship Finally, tour India and South Africa and a distant place ashes series. By being conservative now, Cummins hopes to avoid a premature return leading to a long injury cycle that could jeopardize his participation in these high-risk international matches.
“We thought the first half was a good time to be conservative with the cricket that’s coming up. We’ll get it right and then hopefully that means you don’t have to worry about it and you can go out and play all these Test matches. However, if you’re not careful now and it pops up, you’re a little bit tailgating. Initially, we thought it might only be four weeks because I was feeling good, but I just thought it might be a couple more weeks, so it was a little bit too tight.” Cummins concluded.
