India, March 17 -- Nothing much has changed from last week, as both Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins are yet to get the official clearance from the Cricket Australia medical staff for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The duo will miss the opening few matches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH); however, the two experienced pacers are expected to play some part in the 19th edition of the tournament, which gets underway on March 28 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Sources privy to developments confirmed to Hindustan Times Digital on Tuesday that the rehab phase is underway for the two, and hence there's no chance of them recovering in time for the tournament opener between RCB and SRH on March 28. ...