Pat Cummins may skip 2027 IPL to focus on Tests, World Cup

Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, has indicated he may skip the Indian Premier League season in 2027, citing a need to prioritize his country’s demanding international schedule. The fast bowler emphasized that his commitments to Test cricket and the One-Day International World Cup remain paramount.

Cummins pointed to a packed 18-month period for Australia, beginning with a multi-match Test series in India in early 2027, followed by a historic 150th anniversary Test against England in Melbourne. The team will then embark on a full Ashes series in England before competing in the ODI World Cup in southern Africa later in the year.

In remarks to media outlets, the captain explained his thought process. Something has got to give at some stage next year, and its not going to be Test matches or an ODI World Cup, Cummins said. He added that his decision regarding the IPL would be made much closer to the tournament after discussions with his franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and that his recent injury history made him reluctant to commit too far in advance. The priorities for me are always the Test matches and that ODI World Cup, he stated. I dare say if I play all of India, I need some...