Watch: Sunrisers Hyderabad tribute Ishan Kishan with special video ahead of Indian Premier League 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday named India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan as interim captain for the early part of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. Abhishek Sharma has been appointed as vice-captain, while regular skipper Pat Cummins continues his recovery from injury.

What caught the attention of fans was not just the appointment, but the way it was announced. Sunrisers Hyderabad unveiled Kishan’s captaincy through a high-energy cinematic video that instantly stood out from a routine team update.

The video featured dramatic visuals, intense background music, and fast cuts, giving it the feel of a South Indian movie trailer. This creative approach quickly went viral and received widespread praise on social media, highlighting the franchise’s unique style in engaging fans.

Watch the video here:

Ishan Kishan Named Interim Captain of SRH

Sunrisers Hyderabad confirmed Ishan Kishan as interim captain in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins, who is recovering from injury and expected to miss the opening phase of the Indian Premier League 2026.

Instead of a standard press release, the franchise used a storytelling approach. The announcement video had dramatic build-ups, stylish edits, and a background theme similar to South Indian action movies. This creative style quickly connected with the fans and went viral on social media.

Kishan’s appointment as stand-in captain comes after strong performances across formats. The left-handed batter played a key role in India’s title-winning T20 World Cup campaign, scoring 317 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 199.37. He averaged 80.25 and hit three half-centuries, finishing as the fourth-highest run-scorer.

His performances also helped him rise to No. 2 in the ICC T20I batter rankings, with Abhishek Sharma leading the list. Earlier this season, Kishan captained the Jharkhand cricket team to their maiden title in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, showing his leadership skills.

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Fans React to SRH’s Special Video of Ishan Kishan

Within minutes of its release, reactions flooded social media, with fans praising not just Kishan's appointment but the production quality of the video itself.

One fan wrote, "WTF Ishan Kishan's acting talent is so unreal - I was really ready to bow down. And the edit... chef's kiss."

Another reaction summed up the mood among supporters: "Orange Army, your captain is here."

Several fans even singled out the SRH media team for their creativity, with one post reading, "There's no one who even comes close to SRH editors - delivering bangers after bangers."

Read all fans' reactions here: