IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan likely to lead SRH

NEW DELHI: Team India's left-handed batter Ishan Kishan is the frontrunner to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in the upcoming IPL 2026 season as there is no clarity yet on when Pat Cummins would link up with the squad. It is reliably learnt that the SRH management has had a discussion in this regard, and Kishan has been identified as the most suitable candidate to have the armband in the Australian fast bowler's absence. Ishan's stocks are on a bull run at the moment as the youngster had a brilliant T20 World Cup campaign and became the toast of the nation for his performances both at top of the order and then at No.3 when Sanju Samson returned in the Playing XI