The Sunrisers Hyderabad are gearing up for a significant challenge as they prepare to face off against the formidable Chennai Super Kings. Leading the charge for the Sunrisers is none other than Pat Cummins, who understands the weight of contending with the cricketing intellect of MS Dhoni. However, Cummins has a pragmatic approach to dealing with the legendary figure.

In a recent interview with Star Sports, Cummins shed light on his role as the skipper of SRH and his strategy for confronting players like Dhoni. He remarked, “My main job as a captain is to get the best out of our guys so obviously looking at the opposition a little bit and seeing what they’re doing but I don’t think I’m going to try and outsmart someone like MSD.”

Cummins, renowned for his leadership skills, notably led Australia to their sixth World Cup title, triumphing over India in Ahmedabad. Following his hefty acquisition by the Hyderabad-based franchise for INR 20.5 crores, he was entrusted with the captaincy, succeeding Aiden Markram.

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While SRH may have faced a rocky start in the tournament, they ignited the pitch in their first home game, smashing a record-setting 277 runs against the Mumbai Indians, securing a victory. However, this triumph stands as their sole win in three games thus far.

Pat Cummins’ captaincy philosophy revolves around simplicity and maximizing player potential. He emphasized, “Try and play your best and bring the best out of the guys and hopefully, it works.”

Eager to make his mark with his new franchise, Cummins remains steadfast in his commitment to performing in the T20 format. Nevertheless, SRH faces a formidable opponent in CSK, a team with a well-rounded lineup and strong performances.

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In conclusion, Pat Cummins expressed the collective determination within the team, stating, “Look whatever team you are playing for, whether you are a captain or a player, there’s always a huge expectation. We know how passionate our fans are, it’s great. Nothing new, we are just going to try our best. T20 is a hard format, you have some amazing wins and you have some tough losses which I am sure we will have this season but we want to give it our best shot and go and win the IPL this year.”