Former SRH batter Tirumalasetti Suman says Pat Cummins’ availability is 50-50 for IPL 2027He explains why SRH did the big 4-player trade with CSK.
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Former Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Tirumalasetti Suman has made a big claim about Pat Cummins’ availability for IPL 2027He said SRH made the big four-player trade with Chennai Super Kings keeping Cummins in mindA big trade was completed on Thursday between CSK and SRHChennai gave away Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis to HyderabadIn return, SRH gave Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards to CSK.
Why Did This Trade Happen?
Many fans were surprised by this tradeAll four players did not have a great IPL last yearSo why did both teams still make this swap?
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Former SRH player Suman explained the real reason on his YouTube channelHe said SRH is worried about their captain Pat Cummins’ availability.
“So, these 4 players didn’t perform in the IPL last yearBut still, why did this trade happen? Because of both teams’ strengths and weaknessesLooking at SRH, Pat Cummins’ availability is 50-50 for the IPLSo, I feel that this trade was compulsory to fill up that slot,” Suman said on his YouTube channel.
He feels this trade was very important for SRH to cover that spot if Cummins is not available.
Cummins’ Fitness and Busy Schedule
Pat Cummins missed the first half of IPL 2026 due to a lower back injuryHe came back in the middle of the seasonSRH still managed to reach third place in the league stage and played the Eliminator.
For IPL 2027, the problem is biggerAustralia has a very packed calendar next yearThey will play the Ashes, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and the ODI World Cup.
In June 2026, Cummins had told The Age that ‘something got to give’ regarding Australia’s packed 2027 international scheduleNo final decision has been made yet about his IPL 2027 participationA call is expected closer to the retention deadline.
If Cummins skips IPL 2027, SRH will get Rs 18 crore extra in their purseThis is his retention amount.
How SRH Are Covering For Cummins
SRH are now building a strong fast-bowling attackThey have already brought back T Natarajan from Delhi Capitals.
Now with this trade, they have got two more pacersKhaleel Ahmed is a left-arm fast bowler who is very good with the new ballHe can bowl three overs in the power playHe played for SRH from 2018-2021He took 15 wickets in 14 matches for CSK in IPL 2025.
Nathan Ellis is a brilliant death-overs bowler from AustraliaHe was with CSK at a fee of Rs 2 crore.
In return, Livingstone joins CSK at a reduced fee of Rs 6 croreHe was originally bought by SRH for Rs 13 croreJack Edwards moves at his existing fee of Rs 3 crore.
Suman also added, “Khaleel Ahmed, with the new ball, can bowl three overs in the powerplayAnd Nathan Ellis is a brilliant death-overs bowler.”
