Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood to miss early IPL 2026; Nathan Ellis injured
The Hindu
Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, will miss IPL 2026's start due to injuries while Nathan Ellis will not be seen in action for the entire IPL 2026
Australia's big three, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, will miss the early stages of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with young pacer Josh Ellis also sidelined completely from the tournament due to injury.
The development was confirmed by cricket.com.au on Friday (March 20, 2026).
However, it is understood none of Australia's ace speedsters, Starc, Cummins, and Hazlewood will be available for their franchises when the IPL 2026 kickoff on March 28.
Cricket Australia (CA) is taking a precautionary approach with their veteran pacers as they are set to have a lengthy 12-month period, where they will play up to 21 matches, including crucial tours of South Africa, India and England, before defending their ODI World Cup crown in southern Africa in late 2027, the statement said.
The trio's availability will depend on progress in their return to play protocols over the next few weeks.
Test captain Cummins played one Test match against England during the Ashes series last year due to a back stress injury, while Hazlewood was ruled out of the entire Ashes series due to hamstring and Achilles issues.The veteran pacers also missed the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
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