IPL 2026 Injury Scare: Cummins, Rana, Hazlewood & more doubtful for upcoming season

• Pat Cummins, captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, is reportedly set to miss the initial matches of IPL 2026 due to injury, having last played in December 2025.
• Josh Hazlewood, RCB's highest wicket-taker in their title-winning season, also faces doubts for IPL 2026, with his last competitive match in November 2025.
• Star Indian pacer Harshit Rana is likely out of IPL 2026 after sustaining an injury on February 4 during a T20 World Cup warm-up match.
• Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana (KKR) and all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga (LSG) are both doubtful for IPL 2026 due to injuries suffered during the T20 World Cup 2026.
• The 2026 IPL season, starting in less than two weeks, sees several teams grappling with injuries to key international and domestic players.