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SRH's Jack Edwards Ruled Out of IPL 2026 with Foot Injury

Australian all-rounder Jack Edwards has been ruled out of the upcoming IPL 2026 season due to a foot injury, dealing a blow to the Sunrisers Hyderabad who signed him for Rs 3 crore. His absence compounds SRH's problems as regular captain Pat Cummins will also miss the start of the tournament while recovering from injury, with Ishan Kishan stepping in as stand-in skipper. Edwards' injury adds to a growing list of Australian fast bowlers missing the IPL, including Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Nathan Ellis. The tournament is set to begin on March 28 with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Key Points: Jack Edwards Ruled Out of IPL 2026, SRH's Injury Woes Grow

  • Jack Edwards ruled out of IPL 2026
  • SRH's Pat Cummins also missing start
  • Ishan Kishan named stand-in captain
  • Australian pace bowlers hit by injury wave
  • IPL 2026 opener: RCB vs SRH on March 28
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IPL 2026: SRH's Jack Edwards ruled out due to foot injury

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Jack Edwards ruled out of IPL 2026 with foot injury. Team also missing Pat Cummins; Ishan Kishan named stand-in captain.

"Edwards' absence is an additional blow for Sunrisers Hyderabad - ESPNcricinfo report"

New Delhi, March 20

Australia all-rounder Jack Edwards has been ruled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 due to a foot injury, according to ESPNcricinfo on Friday.

The 25-year-old Edwards was signed by the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for Rs 3 crore during the IPL auction. The Australian all-rounder was the only uncapped overseas player to be signed up at the 2025 auction.

Edwards made his T20I debut for Australia against Pakistan at Lahore in January 2026. The all-rounder has played just one match till now, scoring five runs.

In T20s, the 25-year-old has played 77 matches and 57 innings, scoring 853 runs and picking up 52 wickets.

Edwards had a strong Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 edition. He picked up 19 wickets and scored 133 runs in 13 matches for the Sydney Sixers. He has played two Sheffield Shield games for New South Wales, his state team, since then, the last of those fixtures getting over only on Thursday.

Edward's absence is an additional blow for Sunrisers Hyderabad, who will be without their regular skipper Pat Cummins for the start of the IPL 2026 as he continues to recover from lumbar stress injury. The Hyderabad-based franchise has named India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan as the stand-in skipper.

Edwards' injury is an extension of the list of injuries to Australian fast bowlers. Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Ellis, apart from Cummins, are also missing the IPL either partially or completely owing to injuries.

Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced the schedule of the first phase of IPL 2026 edition. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the tournament opener on March 28.

The Hyderabad-based franchise will then face three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders on April 2, followed by their matches against Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings on April 5 and April 11, respectively.

- ANI

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Priya S
So many Australian players injured! First Cummins, now Edwards. SRH's season is starting on a very challenging note. Good move to make Ishan Kishan captain, he brings good energy.
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Aman W
3 crore for an uncapped overseas player who gets injured before the season even starts? SRH's auction strategy needs a serious review. That money could have been used better.
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Sarah B
Wishing Jack a speedy recovery. Injuries are part of the game. Excited for the opener on March 28th! RCB vs SRH is always a thrilling match. Can't wait for the IPL to begin! 💥
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Karthik V
The schedule is out! SRH has a tough start. KKR, LSG, PBKS... all strong teams. They'll need to find their rhythm quickly without their key overseas players. Orange Army, time to step up!
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Nisha Z
Feel bad for the young player. Making your debut and then getting injured is harsh. Hope he recovers well and gets another chance. On the bright side, more opportunities for Indian players in the SRH lineup now.

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