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Cricket Australia is managing the workload of Starc, Cummins, and Hazlewood due to injuries and a demanding 12-month international schedule with up to 21 matches.
- On Friday, Cricket Australia confirmed that star pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood will miss the early stages of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, which kicks off on March 28.
- Cricket Australia is managing these veteran bowlers carefully due to a demanding schedule of up to 21 matches in 12 months, including crucial tours of South Africa, India, and England before defending the ODI World Cup in late 2027.
- Beyond the star trio, young pacer Josh Ellis is sidelined entirely with a hamstring injury, and Sunrisers Hyderabad confirmed all-rounder Jack Edwards will miss the tournament due to a foot injury.
- To compensate for Cummins's absence, the Hyderabad-based franchise appointed India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan as stand-in skipper, while Delhi Capitals will rely on remaining bowling depth during the early phase.
- The trio's return depends on progress in their recovery protocols over the next few weeks, with player availability confirmed closer to the season's start on March 28.
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