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Once revered as one of the most consistent teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL)<\/strong>, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH)<\/strong> has now found itself trapped in a cycle of constant upheaval, marked by frequent changes in leadership and coaching staff.<\/p>\n Over the past four years, SRH has witnessed the revolving door of four captains and four coaches, indicative of their struggle to find stability on and off the field. Following a dismal 2023 season where they managed to secure only four wins out of 14 matches, the franchise opted to part ways with the captain-coach duo of Aiden Markram<\/strong><\/a> and Brian Lara<\/strong>, continuing a trend of inconsistency that began after the departure of David Warner<\/strong> and Trevor Bayliss<\/strong> in 2021.<\/p>\n In preparation for the 2024 season, SRH made headlines by securing the services of Pat Cummins<\/strong><\/a> for a franchise-record fee of Rs 20.50 crore, simultaneously entrusting him with the captaincy. While the rationale behind this decision remains somewhat ambiguous, it\u2019s plausible to speculate that Cummins\u2019 remarkable success with the Australian team during the 2023 international cricket season played a significant role.<\/p>\n Cummins played a pivotal role in leading Australia to victory in both the World Test Championship (WTC)<\/strong> and the ODI World Cup<\/strong> against India<\/strong> within a span of six months, showcasing his leadership credentials on the global stage.<\/p>\n Ahead of the upcoming season, Steve Smith<\/strong>, Cummins\u2019 Australian teammate who is now part of the commentary panel f<\/a>or the IPL\u2019s 17th edition, shared his perspective on Cummins\u2019 appointment as the new captain of SRH. Smith expressed his confidence in Cummins\u2019 ability to excel in the leadership role, noting that Cummins tends to thrive when entrusted with the responsibility of leading a team.<\/p>\n \u201cI think he\u2019ll do a great job for Hyderabad while working with Daniel Vettori (SRH head coach). They\u2019ve got a great rapport as they had worked together in Australia when Dan was the assistant coach. And yeah, he seems to play extremely well when he\u2019s got a leadership role as well. So, I am looking forward to seeing how Hyderabad fares this year,\u201d<\/em> Smith was quoted as saying by India Today.<\/p>\nSunRisers Hyderabad\u2019s struggle for stability<\/h2>\n
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