{"id":4417,"date":"2026-04-22T08:22:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T08:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/sanjay-bangar-backs-ishan-kishan-to-retain-srh-captaincy-despite-pat-cummins-return"},"modified":"2026-04-22T08:22:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T08:22:45","slug":"sanjay-bangar-backs-ishan-kishan-to-retain-srh-captaincy-despite-pat-cummins-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/sanjay-bangar-backs-ishan-kishan-to-retain-srh-captaincy-despite-pat-cummins-return","title":{"rendered":"Sanjay Bangar backs Ishan Kishan to retain SRH captaincy despite Pat Cummins return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Former India cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar believes Ishan Kishan should keep the captaincy for Sunrisers Hyderabad even after Pat Cummins is expected to return from a lower-back stress reaction. Bangar\u2019s argument centres on Kishan\u2019s tactical decision-making, especially in how he deploys bowlers and manages matches from the field, suggesting that leadership continuity could be a bigger advantage for SRH than a mid-course change.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sanjay Bangar has backed Ishan Kishan to remain captain for Sunrisers Hyderabad despite Pat Cummins\u2019 anticipated return.<\/li>\n<li>Kishan has already led the side in all seven matches played so far, after Cummins missed the season\u2019s start due to a lower-back stress reaction.<\/li>\n<li>Bangar praised Kishan for using bowlers intelligently against specific batters and for making calm, pressure-proof calls during games.<\/li>\n<li>He highlighted Kishan\u2019s captaincy in SRH\u2019s win over Delhi Capitals as proof of growing maturity, particularly in the use of spinners.<\/li>\n<li>Bangar suggested that keeping an Indian captain can bring stability, especially given the uncertainty around how long Cummins will remain fit.<\/li>\n<li>Pat Cummins is expected to return for SRH\u2019s match against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Saturday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Bangar praises Kishan\u2019s tactical control<\/h2>\n<p>Bangar said Kishan\u2019s leadership stands out in the way he handles bowling strategies. In his view, Kishan shows a clear understanding of which bowlers to employ against particular batters, and that ability reflects how effectively he controls the flow of a game.<\/p>\n<p>He also pointed to Kishan\u2019s temperament on the field, noting that the wicketkeeper-batter does not appear rushed or overwhelmed. Instead, Bangar believes Kishan stays composed and consistently backs the right choices during key moments.<\/p>\n<h2>Spin management and continuity for SRH<\/h2>\n<p>The former coach further cited Kishan\u2019s handling of spinners during SRH\u2019s win over Delhi Capitals as a sign of his captaincy growth. Bangar described the approach as impressive, framing it as evidence that Kishan is making increasingly mature decisions as the tournament progresses.<\/p>\n<p>Bangar then added that, even with Cummins set to come back, Kishan should continue leading SRH. He argued that continuity tends to benefit franchises, and he also stressed that an Indian captain often helps maintain consistency. Bangar raised a fitness-related concern as well, saying it is hard to predict how long a bowler of Cummins\u2019 profile will stay fully available for the remainder of the IPL, given the niggles he has been managing.<\/p>\n<h2>Cummins\u2019 expected return<\/h2>\n<p>According to Bangar, stability in leadership could prove especially important in the second half of the season. By keeping Kishan in charge, he believes SRH would retain continuity across the squad, which he felt is the best path for the franchise heading forward.<\/p>\n<p>Regular skipper Cummins is expected to rejoin Sunrisers Hyderabad for the match against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Saturday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former India cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar believes Ishan Kishan should keep the captaincy for Sunrisers Hyderabad even after Pat Cummins is expected to return&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4416,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"Sanjay Bangar: Ishan Kishan should keep SRH captaincy","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Sanjay Bangar says Ishan Kishan should retain SRH captaincy even with Pat Cummins\u2019 likely return, citing smart tactics and leadership 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