Pat Cummins hints at IPL 2027 absence to focus on Test duties
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:06 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Pat Cummins, captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, indicated a possible absence from IPL 2027 to prioritize Australia's demanding cricket calendar. Cummins emphasized concerns about his fitness following recent back issues and mentioned the packed schedule, which includes major series like the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the Ashes, as influencing his decision. He intends to assess arrangements with SRH closer to the tournament date. This development raises questions about the balance between franchise commitments and international duties for top players.
- •Cummins may skip IPL 2027 to focus on international cricket.
- •Australia's schedule includes the BGT, Ashes, and ODI World Cup in 2027.
- •Cummins has faced back problems and prioritizes Test matches.
- •He took SRH captaincy in IPL 2026, leading them to the playoffs.
- •Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc may also face management during the upcoming series.
- 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — Big blow for SRH! Pat Cummins leaves IPL 2027 participation in doubt
- 7:22 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Something has to give’: Australia star Pat Cummins drops bombshell on IPL 2027 future with SRH
"Australian captain Pat Cummins is considering skipping IPL 2027 due to a demanding international schedule. With major tours and tournaments ahead, he indicated that franchise cricket might be sacrificed to prioritize national duties. Cummins emphasized Test matches and the ODI World Cup as his primary focus, suggesting workload management for the pace attack is crucial.
"Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins drops a massive hint about skipping IPL 2027 to prioritise Australia's brutal winter schedule.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 4:06 PMBig blow for SRH! Pat Cummins leaves IPL 2027 participation in doubt
Australian captain Pat Cummins is considering skipping IPL 2027 due to a demanding international schedule. With major tours and tournaments ahead, he indicated that franchise cricket might be sacrificed to prioritize national duties. Cummins emphasized Test matches and the ODI World Cup as his primary focus, suggesting workload management for the pace attack is crucial.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 7:22 AM‘Something has to give’: Australia star Pat Cummins drops bombshell on IPL 2027 future with SRH
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins drops a massive hint about skipping IPL 2027 to prioritise Australia's brutal winter schedule.
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