Pat Cummins Aims for IPL Return Post Ankle Injury Recovery

By Gurlal Singh

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Posted: February 26, 2025
Last updated: February 27, 2025

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Australian cricket star Pat Cummins is set to make his comeback to the Indian Premier League after recovering from an ankle injury. As the current captain of both the Australian Test and ODI teams, Cummins has been mindful of managing his workload to ensure longevity in his career.

Unfortunately, the injury had prevented him from participating in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, a setback for the Australian team, which is already missing key players like Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc. In their absence, Nathan Ellis and Ben Dwarshuis are leading Australia’s pace attack during the event.

Despite these challenges, Australia demonstrated strong performances in the ongoing tournament, with Josh Ingles scoring a remarkable 120 runs off 86 deliveries against England. Alex Carey also contributed significantly with 69 runs in the same match, further solidifying his crucial role in the team.

Furthermore, Australia faces a selection conundrum among wicketkeepers, with Sam Konstas, Cameron Green, Josh Ingles, and Alex Carey all vying for positions. Looking ahead, the cricket calendar remains packed with the T20 World Cup scheduled for 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, and the ODI World Cup 2027 planned to take place across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

Cummins, who led Sunrisers Hyderabad to the final of the 2024 IPL, is keen to guide the team to victory this season. His return will likely bolster their chances as he aims to achieve more success on the field. Meanwhile, Cummins emphasizes the necessity of carefully managing players’ workloads to keep them performing at their peak throughout the year.