RCB, SRH to Begin IPL 2026 Without Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins

RCB, SRH to Begin IPL 2026 Without Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins

While Josh Hazlewood played a pivotal role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning its maiden IPL title last season, Pat Cummins has overseen a period in which Sunrisers Hyderabad has redefined the boundaries of power-hitting in the league.

IPL 2026 Opener Hit: No Hazelwood for RCB, Cummins in Doubt - Report Wire

As IPL 2026 dawns on March 28, excitement builds—yet Royal Challengers Bengaluru must navigate their title defense without Josh Hazelwood. The Aussie quick, tormented by injuries through the domestic circuit, sat out the full Ashes after a hamstring setback morphed into an Achilles issue. Confirmed reports suggest Hazelwood skips RCB’s first duo of matches, a major setback for their bowling attack. Pat Cummins, leading Sunrisers Hyderabad, joins…

How RCB and SRH can handle Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins' absence in the opening phase of IPL 2026

How RCB and SRH can handle Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins' absence in the opening phase of IPL 2026