{"id":12540,"date":"2026-05-27T04:13:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T04:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/cummins-calm-leadership-lifts-srh-as-he-returns-from-back-injury"},"modified":"2026-05-27T04:13:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T04:13:03","slug":"cummins-calm-leadership-lifts-srh-as-he-returns-from-back-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/cummins-calm-leadership-lifts-srh-as-he-returns-from-back-injury","title":{"rendered":"Cummins\u2019 Calm Leadership Lifts SRH as He Returns from Back Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pat Cummins\u2019 impact on Sunrisers Hyderabad has been impossible to ignore this season, even if his appearances have been limited. The fast-bowling captain has featured in only seven matches so far, having missed the opening stretch due to a lower back injury. When he returned and linked up with SRH mid-season, the franchise was struggling for momentum and sat outside the top four in the points standings. Now that the league stage is complete, Hyderabad are back in the playoffs for the second time in three years\u2014and Cummins has been at the centre of the turnaround, steering the side to five victories in their last seven games.<\/p>\n<h2>Cummins\u2019 return sparks SRH\u2019s playoff push<\/h2>\n<p>SRH\u2019s climb has coincided with Cummins\u2019 availability, with the captain\u2019s leadership proving to be as valuable as his bowling. His comeback came at a moment when the team needed stability, and Hyderabad have since built form with the league phase now concluded. The outcome: a playoff qualification that has made SRH look far more composed than earlier in the campaign.<\/p>\n<h2>Assistant coach James Franklin on the \u201ccaptain-bowler\u201d mindset<\/h2>\n<p>SRH assistant coach James Franklin believes Cummins\u2019 value goes beyond match-day tactics. Speaking ahead of the Eliminator against Rajasthan Royals, Franklin highlighted the qualities Cummins brings as a leader\u2014qualities that resonate not only in the IPL environment but also in international cricket.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Franklin said Cummins is widely recognised for his leadership traits for both SRH and Australia.<\/li>\n<li>He added that the captain\u2019s empathy stands out, especially because Cummins is also an active bowler.<\/li>\n<li>Franklin noted that this \u201ccaptain who bowls\u201d perspective helps him connect with younger bowlers in the SRH set-up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Franklin also explained why that empathy matters during crucial phases of matches. The assistant coach argued that Cummins doesn\u2019t view pressure moments from a distance; he understands them from experience at the crease, on the field, and from the top of the mark\u2014where execution has to be precise when the game is swinging.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Franklin said Cummins understands what bowlers feel at the top of their run-up when the pressure rises.<\/li>\n<li>He pointed to Cummins\u2019 ability to assess what type of delivery the bowler is likely to attempt and how they aim to execute it.<\/li>\n<li>According to Franklin, Cummins reads those situations with a clear understanding of what is likely to happen next.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Trust from the younger fast bowlers<\/h2>\n<p>In the SRH dressing room, that understanding has translated into confidence\u2014particularly for the younger pace group. Franklin singled out fast-bowling talent such as Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, describing how they trust Cummins to do more than simply demand performance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Franklin said the youngsters believe their captain understands their mindset, not just their workload.<\/li>\n<li>He described Cummins\u2019 guidance through stressful spells as one of the captain\u2019s key leadership strengths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Handling knockout pressure: \u201cnormalize the game\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>With an Eliminator looming, Franklin was asked how Cummins deals with the added intensity that comes with knockout cricket. His answer focused on how the captain keeps the environment steady and predictable, helping players respond without letting pressure disrupt their plans.<\/p>\n<p>Franklin said Cummins \u201cnormalizes the game,\u201d and that the squad\u2019s mood remains consistent as a result. 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