Cummins named captain of IPL side Sunrisers Hyderabad

Cummins, who has previously played for the Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, returns to the IPL after a season's absence, having skipped the tournament in 2023 to manage a heavy international schedule.

The 30-year-old was signed by Hyderabad in the players' auction in December for $2.46 million and briefly held the record for most expensive player in IPL history, before being overtaken by compatriot Mitchell Starc.

Cummins, who is currently in New Zealand with Australia's Test team, replaces South African Aiden Markram as captain.

Hyderabad, who finished bottom of the standings in 2023, get their new campaign under way against Kolkata on March 23.