Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has expressed concerns about Sunrisers Hyderabad’s bowling unit, stating they are eager to have someone like Pat Cummins back as they gear up to face Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. SRH had a disappointing start to their campaign, losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru despite posting a strong total of 201/9. Steyn criticized the lack of strategy in the second innings, noting the bowlers failed to respond under pressure. The absence of Cummins, who is working on his fitness, has been a significant blow to SRH’s bowling attack and leadership. Steyn also questioned team decisions, particularly the underutilization of Nitish Kumar Reddy. The bowlers struggled to contain RCB’s aggressive batting in the powerplay, exposing SRH’s inability to build pressure and take timely wickets. Despite a strong batting performance, Steyn emphasized the need for a balanced approach with support from the bowling unit. As they prepare to face KKR, SRH must address these issues quickly, with Steyn highlighting the importance of Cummins’ return for restoring structure and leadership to their campaign.
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