Injuries continue to disrupt the Indian Premier League 2026, with several key players ruled out or sidelined mid-season. While teams had already dealt with pre-tournament fitness setbacks, the situation has worsened as the competition progresses.
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The latest additions to the injury list include Khaleel Ahmed of Chennai Super Kings and David Payne of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma is also dealing with a hamstring issue, and his availability remains uncertain.
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Several players have been ruled out entirely, forcing franchises to bring in replacements, while others are still awaiting medical clearance or approval from their respective boards.
Players Ruled Out & Replacements
| Player | Team | Injury/Reason | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harshit Rana | KKR | Knee | Navdeep Saini |
| Akash Deep | KKR | Lower-back | Saurabh Dubey |
| Sam Curran | RR | Groin | Dasun Shanaka |
| Nathan Ellis | CSK | Hamstring | Spencer Johnson |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | LSG | NOC denied | George Linde |
| Jack Edwards | SRH | Foot | David Payne |
| Atharva Ankolekar | MI | Knee | Krish Bhagat |
| Mustafizur Rahman | KKR | Withdrawn | Blessing Muzarabani |
| Brydon Carse | SRH | — | Dilshan Madushanka |
| Tom Banton | GT | Finger injury | Connor Esterhuizen |
Players Ruled Out / Unavailable (No Replacement Yet)
| Player | Team | Injury/Reason | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eshan Malinga | SRH | — | — |
| Lockie Ferguson | PBKS | Personal | — |
| Khaleel Ahmed | CSK | Quadriceps | — |
| David Payne | SRH | Ankle | — |
| Ben Duckett | DC | Personal | — |
| Prithivi Raj | GT | — | Kulwant Khejroliya |
| Yash Dayal | RCB | Personal | — |
| Nuwan Thushara | RCB | NOC issue | — |
Players Awaiting Clearance
| Player | Team | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | DC | Shoulder/Elbow |
| MS Dhoni | CSK | Groin |
| Rohit Sharma | MI | Hamstring |
| Matheesha Pathirana | KKR | Hamstring |
| Pat Cummins | SRH | Lower back |
