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Report: Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins Absent for IPL 2026 Opening
Hazlewood, Cummins to Miss IPL 2026 Start; Rehab Underway
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17-03-2026, 12:28
Hazlewood, Cummins to Miss IPL 2026 Start; Rehab Underway
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Australian speedsters Josh Hazlewood (RCB) and Pat Cummins (SRH) will miss the beginning of IPL 2026 due to ongoing rehab.
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Cricket Australia medical staff clearance is still awaited for both players, who are expected to join later in the season.
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The duo will miss the IPL 2026 opener between RCB and SRH at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28.
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In Cummins' absence, Ishan Kishan or Abhishek Sharma might captain SRH for the first match.
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Replacements for Hazlewood include Jacob Duffy or Nuwan Thushara, while Brydon Carse or Ehsan Malinga could replace Cummins.
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