Hazlewood, Cummins to Miss IPL 2026 Start; Rehab Underway

• Australian speedsters Josh Hazlewood (RCB) and Pat Cummins (SRH) will miss the beginning of IPL 2026 due to ongoing rehab.
• Cricket Australia medical staff clearance is still awaited for both players, who are expected to join later in the season.
• The duo will miss the IPL 2026 opener between RCB and SRH at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28.
• In Cummins' absence, Ishan Kishan or Abhishek Sharma might captain SRH for the first match.
• Replacements for Hazlewood include Jacob Duffy or Nuwan Thushara, while Brydon Carse or Ehsan Malinga could replace Cummins.