India, May 1 -- Injuries continue to impact franchises as the Indian Premier League 2026 season intensifies and enters a crucial phase, prompting teams to make strategic replacements as the race for qualification heats up. Sunrisers Hyderabad, who received a major boost with skipper Pat Cummins returning to contention after missing the early part of the season, have made a strong impact with back-to-back wins against Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians, climbing to 3rd spot on the table after 9 matches. However, the happiness has been short-lived, as injuries have struck the franchise once again, forcing them into a mid-season replacement for pacer Shivam Mavi.

As per the IPL Media Advisory on May 1, Sunrisers Hyderabad have replaced the...