Sunrisers Hyderabad are facing another problem ahead of IPL 2026. After captain Pat Cummins was ruled out of the opening matches, the team has now lost another Australian player for the entire season.
All-rounder Jack Edwards has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a foot injury. The injury adds more pressure on the team as they prepare their squad before the tournament begins.
Jack Edwards Ruled Out of the Season
Jack Edwards, 25, was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad during the auction for ₹3 crore. Although he was not guaranteed a place in the playing XI, he was considered an important backup option.
Edwards is a seam-bowling all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball. He usually bowls a couple of overs and can also score quick runs in the lower order.
Jack Edwards T20 Career Overview
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| T20 Matches | 77 |
| Runs | 853 |
| Wickets | 52 |
| First-class centuries | 3 |
He was also the only uncapped overseas player signed by SRH in the auction, which shows the team had a specific role planned for him.
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Strong Performance in the Big Bash League
Edwards impressed during the recent Big Bash League season while playing for the Sydney Sixers.
Jack Edwards Big Bash Performance
| Matches | Wickets | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 19 | 133 | 168.35 |
These performances helped him attract attention before the IPL auction.
Pat Cummins Injury Adds to SRH Concerns
SRH captain Pat Cummins is still recovering from a back stress injury and will miss the beginning of IPL 2026.
Cummins last played competitive cricket in December 2025 and also missed the T20 World Cup due to the same issue.
Because of his absence, the team will need a temporary leadership arrangement for the early matches.
Leadership Plan for SRH
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Interim captain | Ishan Kishan |
| Vice-captain | Abhishek Sharma |
| Regular captain | Pat Cummins (expected later) |
Australian Fast Bowlers Missing IPL Games
The situation with Cummins and Edwards reflects a broader trend. Several Australian fast bowlers are dealing with injuries or workload management.
Australian Pacers Affected
| Player | Situation |
|---|---|
| Pat Cummins | Back injury, missing early IPL matches |
| Mitchell Starc | Workload management |
| Josh Hazlewood | Fitness management |
| Nathan Ellis | Injury concerns |
This has affected multiple IPL teams ahead of the new season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad for IPL 2026
SRH have built a balanced squad with batters, all-rounders and bowlers.
Batters
| Players |
|---|
| Ishan Kishan |
| Aniket Verma |
| Smaran Ravichandran |
| Salil Arora |
| Heinrich Klaasen |
| Travis Head |
All-Rounders
| Players |
|---|
| Harshal Patel |
| Kamindu Mendis |
| Harsh Dubey |
| Brydon Carse |
| Shivang Kumar |
| Krain Fuletra |
| Liam Livingstone |
| Jack Edwards (ruled out) |
| Abhishek Sharma |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy |
Bowlers
| Players |
|---|
| Pat Cummins (misses early matches) |
| Zeeshan Ansari |
| Jaydev Unadkat |
| Eshan Malinga |
| Sakib Hussain |
| Onkar Tarmale |
| Amit Kumar |
| Praful Hinge |
| Shivam Mavi |
With Jack Edwards ruled out for the season and Pat Cummins missing the start, Sunrisers Hyderabad must adjust their plans for IPL 2026.
The team will need other players to step into the roles Edwards was expected to play. Squad depth and flexibility will be important as SRH try to balance their lineup during the early matches.
Fans will now watch closely to see how the team manages these challenges when the tournament begins.
