Injury Crisis Ahead of IPL 2026: Who’s Out and Who’s in?
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Injury Crisis Ahead of IPL 2026: Who’s Out and Who’s in?

The IPL buzz is under threat as injuries pile up. Here’s the lowdown!

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As the IPL 2026 countdown hits the final days, the excitement is being overshadowed by a string of injuries that have left franchises scrambling. With the tournament set to kick off on March 28, teams are in a race against time to fill the gaps left by key players. Think Mitchell Starc and Harshit Rana. If you thought the pre-season hype was all about the big hits, think again. It’s all about who can stay fit now.

Starc’s absence is a massive blow for any team, given his ability to bowl absolute jaffas at will. Meanwhile, Harshit Rana’s injury has left a hole in the pace attack that’s hard to patch up. Franchises are already looking towards potential replacements, and it's going to be interesting to see who steps up to the plate.

Expect plenty of drama in the lead-up to the tournament as teams balance their squads and try to keep their hopes alive. Will the substitutes shine, or will the injury woes continue to haunt them?

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Cricket FranchisesHarshit RanaInjury CrisisIPL 2026Mitchell StarcPlayer Replacements

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