Well, this is a twist nobody saw coming! Just when fans (and maybe even SRH) had come to terms with saying goodbye to Pat Cummins and Travis Head, the Aussie duo has pulled a reverse Uno card and decided—they’re coming back to India for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season. Yes, really.
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But Wait… Isn’t There a WTC Final Coming Up？
That’s exactly why everyone assumed they were done. The World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa is set for June 11 at Lord’s. Pat Cummins and Travis Head, the duo of Australian players in SRH squad, are both key parts of that squad. Cummins as captain, Head as a crucial batter. With that kind of high-stakes match coming up, it made perfect sense to expect an early IPL exit from the two.
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All the best to our Risers for the final of Test Cricket’s ultimate glory 🧡🏆#PlayWithFire | #WTC2025 pic.twitter.com/ynYgD2UmTa
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) May 14, 2025
In fact, folks were already debating who’d step in as the 2025 SRH captain for the last few games. But now, no need to guess; they’re back, and that changes things.
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Why Pat Cummins and Travis Head Come Back：A Mix of Duty and Wiggle Room
Let’s break it down. For Cummins, it’s about responsibility. He’s not just any overseas pro; he’s the 2025 SRH captain, and leading from the front matters. Despite SRH being out of the playoff race, wrapping up the season strongly still counts for something.
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As for Head, SRH’s batting lineup this season has been shaky. Sure, his form with Abhishek Sharma hasn’t set the league on fire, but the team clearly still values that left-right opening punch. They’re key parts of the Australian players in SRH squad, and even if it’s just for pride at this point, their presence adds weight. There’s also the calendar: SRH’s final game is on May 25, giving Pat Cummins and Travis Head a solid 17 days before the WTC final. Enough time for some rest, recovery, and red-ball prep.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Revised IPL Schedule
| Date | Team | Time | Venue |
| May 19 | LSG vs SRH | 7:30 PM | Lucknow |
| May 23 | RCB vs SRH | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru |
| May 25 | SRH vs KKR | 7:30 PM | Delhi |
What About the Rest of the SRH Overseas Crew？
That’s where things get murky. While we know the Australian players in SRH are coming back, there’s still no word on Heinrich Klaasen, Eshan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis, or Wiaan Mulder. With SRH already eliminated, they might decide to sit this one out. Mulder, for example, is also in South Africa’s WTC final squad, so his absence would make sense.
But either way, having Pat Cummins and Travis Head back is big. Whether they can give SRH fans something to cheer for in these final three games, or just build some momentum for 2026. Their return gives this fading season one last spark.
