IPL: Only one week is left for the start of IPL 2026. But before the start of this season, the process of injuries to players continues. Many players have already been out of the tournament due to injury. Some players will not be available for the initial match. So far, there are a total of seven teams which have been affected by injuries to players. Here we are going to tell you about those franchises and players who are struggling with injuries before the start of the season.
Two KKR players are out
The team which is currently most troubled by injuries to players is Kolkata Knight Riders. Two players of the team, Akash Deep and Harshit Rana are already out. At the same time, nothing can be said about when Mathisha Pathirana will join the team. Pathirana will also definitely be out of the first few matches. Akash Deep has been ruled out of the tournament with a back injury and Harshit Rana with a right knee injury.
Two players of SRH are injured
Two players of Sunrisers Hyderabad are also injured. Team captain Pat Cummins is recovering from his back stress problem. He will not be available for the opening match, Ishan Kishan will be seen captaining in his place. Australia’s all-rounder Jack Edwards has been ruled out of the entire tournament due to a leg injury. 25-year-old Edwards was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the auction for Rs 3 crore.
Hazlewood will not be able to play the opening matches for RCB
Another Australian player who will be out of the initial matches due to injury is Josh Hazlewood. Hazlewood is a part of the RCB team this season. He has been out of action for the last few months. Due to hamstring and Achilles problems, he could not play the entire Ashes series. He has still not fully recovered from this injury.
Rajasthan’s Sam Curran is out
Rajasthan Royals have also suffered a setback. England all-rounder Sam Curran is out of the entire season due to injury. It is believed that he suffered a groin injury while playing in the T20 World Cup. It will take time for him to recover from this injury. In such a situation, he will not be available for this season.
CSK has suffered a big blow
Chennai Super Kings team has also been affected by this problem. Australia’s star fast bowler Nathan Ellis, who was bought by CSK in the auction, has been ruled out of the entire tournament due to injury. He was struggling with this hamstring injury.
PBKS and DC players will also remain out
The teams of Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have also been affected by injuries to players. Delhi Capitals fast bowler Mitchell Starc may remain out of the first few matches. Cricket Australia is managing his workload considering his busy international cricket calendar. Talking about Punjab Kings, their fast bowler Lockie Ferguson will not be able to play in the initial matches of the tournament. He will join the team late due to personal reasons.
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