'Tests, World Cup are my priorities' — Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins said Tests and the upcoming World Cup remain his priorities when he hinted at skipping the 2027 IPL. The Australia captain and Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper made the comments while discussing his future workload.

He may sit out the 2027 season to manage his body ahead of Australia's major international commitments — he's already played a full IPL 2026 campaign with SRH, finishing with figures of 4-64 in a recent outing. The 2027 IPL window overlaps with Australia's preparation for the ODI World Cup, and for Cummins, red-ball cricket and the global tournament take precedence over franchise money.