‘Pat Cummins’ availability is 50-50′: Former SRH batter on trade with CSK

Former SRH player Tirumalasetti Suman commented on the recent trade between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Suman noted that the deal, completed on Thursday, involved the exchange of Nathan Ellis and Khaleel Ahmed for Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards. He attributed the trade to Pat Cummins' uncertain availability for the upcoming IPL season, stating that it was necessary to fill a critical slot on Sunrisers Hyderabad's roster.

Ellis, a versatile all-rounder, and Khaleel Ahmed, a potent new-ball bowler, are both expected to bolster Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowling attack. Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards, on the other hand, will join Chennai Super Kings, with Livingstone bringing his all-round skills at a reduced fee and Edwards retaining his existing contract fee.

The trade has seen the return of Khaleel to Sunrisers Hyderabad, who had previously played for the franchise from 2018 to 2021.