Even before the start of IPL 2026, many teams have suffered a big setback. Due to the busy international cricket schedule and the recently concluded T20 World Cup, many players have been injured or will be out of the initial matches. Let us know in team-wise detail…
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Harshit Rana-Akash Deep-Mathisha Pathirana – Photo: ANI
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- sky lamp: Has been ruled out of the entire tournament due to lower back stress injury.
- Harshit Rana: Is in recovery after knee surgery. Could be out for the entire or most of the season.
- Mathisha Pathirana: Due to the calf injury suffered during the T20 World Cup, he will be able to join the team only till mid-April.
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Pat Cummins-Jack Edwards – Photo: ANI
Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Pat Cummins: Suffering from back problem. Expected to return in the middle of the tournament.
- Jack Edwards: He has been out of the entire season due to a foot injury.
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Sam Curran-Josh Hazlewood – Photo: ANI
Rajasthan Royals
- Sam Curran: Was out of entire IPL 2026 due to groin injury.
- Josh Hazlewood: Will not be able to play in the initial matches due to hamstring problem.
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Nathan Ellis – Photo : IPL
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Nathan Ellis: Out of the tournament as an old hamstring injury resurfaced.