Sunrisers Hyderabad have announced Ishan Kishan as stand-in captain for the upcoming IPL season, with Abhishek Sharma named vice-captain, as regular skipper Pat Cummins recovers from injury. The franchise confirmed Cummins will miss a few matches, prompting the temporary leadership change.

Kishan, known for his aggressive batting, has been a consistent performer in the IPL, scoring nearly 3,000 runs in 119 matches at a strike rate of over 137. He has also impressed behind the stumps with multiple dismissals. In the 2025 season, he scored 354 runs, including a century.

The 27-year-old is currently in top form, having delivered an outstanding T20 World Cup campaign. He scored 317 runs in nine innings at an impressive strike rate above 193, emerging as India’s second-highest run-scorer and strengthening his credentials as a leader.