SRH captain Pat Cummins has flown back to Australia for a planned back scan and is expected to return around April 17. In his absence, Ishan Kishan led SRH to a 65-run win over KKR.
KKR paid Rs 25.2 crore for Cameron Green, but he can't bowl. RCB, SRH and DC face the same problem. Cricket Australia's workload plan is disrupting four IPL franchises simultaneously.
From Harshit Rana to Mitchell Starc and Ben Duckett, IPL 2026 has a longer-than-usual list of injured and unavailable players — here is the full rundown.
IPL 2026 starts March 28 regardless — but Delhi Capitals, SRH and KKR are all sweating over key overseas players who may miss the start of the season.
Australia faces T20 World Cup challenge with Cummins Hazlewood injured, Steve Smith snubbed, and fresh off 3-0 Pakistan whitewash in tough Group B.
Pat Cummins will not play again in the Ashes and is doubtful for the T20 World Cup as Australia refuse to risk his long-term fitness after back injury.
