Sunrisers Hyderabad's momentum just got a major boost. Fresh off a commanding 57-run victory over the Rajasthan Royals, the Orange Army is set to welcome back their captain and pace spearhead, Pat Cummins, after he received a clean bill of health.

Cricket Australia has confirmed that recent scans on Cummins' back have come back clear, giving him the green light to resume bowling without restrictions. This resolves a stress issue that has sidelined him for much of the professional cricket calendar since last August, limiting him to just one match.

The Australian Test captain is scheduled to return to India on Friday to link up with his national teammate Travis Head at the SRH camp. While his return is imminent, the franchise is taking a cautious approach. Cummins is expected to target the high-stakes rematch against the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on April 25 for his return to the playing XI, meaning he will sit out the upcoming home fixtures against Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals.

Upon his return, Cummins is slated to resume the captaincy from stand-in skipper Ishan Kishan. His leadership and world-class bowling will be a crucial addition for SRH as they look to solidify their position in the top four of the IPL table, where they currently sit with two wins.

This carefully managed comeback is part of a larger plan, allowing Cummins to feature in the critical second half of the IPL—potentially including the playoffs—before heading into a packed schedule of Test cricket for Australia. For SRH fans and fantasy league managers, the sight of a fit and firing Pat Cummins leading the attack is a thrilling prospect as the tournament heats up.