Cricket
Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins are not fully fit ahead of IPL 2026. Both players are now expected to miss the first few matches, which comes as a big concern for their teams at the start of the season
The fast bowlers are still waiting for final approval from Cricket Australia medical staff. Since their recovery is still in progress, they won’t be ready in time for the opening clash
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad will miss two of their key bowlers early on. This could affect their plans, especially in the first few matches where team combinations are crucial
There is still a chance that both players will join later in the tournament. Once they get full fitness clearance, they are expected to travel to India and be available for selection
Hazlewood has been dealing with multiple injuries, including hamstring and Achilles problems. Cummins, on the other hand, has been managing a back issue, which has kept him out of recent matches
With Cummins unavailable at the start, Sunrisers Hyderabad may need a temporary captain. Ishan Kishan looks like a strong option, but the team also has other players who can take up the role