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Sunrisers Hyderabad's Bowling Faces Challenges Before IPL 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) bowling unit is facing an injury crisis ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), according to Aakash Chopra. Chopra suggests that the team's weakened bowling could concede as many runs as their batting lineup scores.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are dealing with an injury crisis among their bowlers before the 2026 IPL season. Pat Cummins and Eshan Malinga are ruled out for the start of the season, and Jack Edwards will miss the entire tournament. Aakash Chopra has voiced concerns regarding SRH's bowling given these injuries. Chopra noted that the team's Indian bowling options appear weak compared to other teams. Chopra said on his YouTube channel that Brydon Carse will have to play if Eshan Malinga is not available, otherwise the team will not be able to play with Indian bowling. He added that if the team scores 250, they might concede 250.
Key Facts
- Aakash Chopra has concerns about Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) bowling.
- Pat Cummins and Eshan Malinga are ruled out for the start of the season.
- Jack Edwards is set to miss the entire tournament.
- Chopra believes SRH's Indian bowling options are weak.
- Chopra said that if SRH scores 250, they might concede 250.
- Shivam Mavi and Harshal Patel are listed among SRH bowlers.
- Amit Kumar, Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain are listed among SRH bowlers.
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Research Sources
- CricTracker — 'If they score 250, they might concede 250' - Aakash Chopra expresses concern over SRH's bowling attack in IPL 2026 | CricTracker