David Payne replaces injured Edwards at Sunrisers Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed England all-rounder David Payne as a replacement for Australia’s Jack Edwards, who is ruled out of the IPL 2026 due to injury. Payne, a left-arm seamer with 233 T20 international appearances and 304 wickets at an average of 21.16, joins the team for INR 1.5 crore. The 35-year-old, who has played one ODI for England, last represented his country in a 2022 match against the Netherlands, where he took one wicket alongside David Willey. Payne is Gloucestershire’s leading T20 wicket-taker and was the top performer in the 2024 T20 Blast, claiming 33 wickets in 17 matches. He has also played for Welsh Fire in the Hundred and two seasons with the ILT20 side Desert Vipers. His inclusion comes as Sunrisers miss Pat Cummins, who is sidelined at the start of the tournament, with Ishan Kishan named interim captain. The injury absence of Edwards, who was acquired by SRH for INR 3 crore at the auction, adds to the team’s challenges. Meanwhile, KKR has also made a replacement, bringing in left-arm seamer Saurabh Dubey for INR 30 lakh to replace the injured Akash Deep. Deep, currently under medical review at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, was part of the IPL 2026 auction. The IPL 2026 season continues to see significant player movements, with other teams addressing their squad gaps. The Aditya Birla Group and Times of India Group-led consortium have acquired the Royal Challengers Bangalore for USD 1.78 billion, while Kal Somani has purchased Rajasthan Royals for USD 1.6 billion. Additionally, CSK have signed Spencer Johnson as a replacement for the injured Ellis, and Ben Duckett has withdrawn from the tournament.#ipl_2026 #sunrisers_hyderabad #david_payne #jack_edwards #gloucestershire
Sunrisers Hyderabad Signs English Pacer David Payne as Jack Edwards Replacement Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has named England fast-medium bowler David Payne as the replacement for injured player Jack Edwards ahead of the IPL 2026 season. Edwards, who was signed for Rs 3 crore in the mini auction, is sidelined due to an injury, prompting SRH to bring in Payne for Rs 1.5 crore. The decision comes as the team prepares for their opening match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 28. David Alan Payne, a 35-year-old left-arm bowler, has extensive experience in T20 cricket. He has played 233 T20 matches, taking 304 wickets, and represented England in one One Day International (ODI) in 2022. His international career included a match against the Netherlands, where he shared the new ball with David Willey and secured one wicket. Payne made his debut for Gloucestershire in 2009 and was part of England’s U-19 squad for both Test and ODI matches in 2010. The IPL 2026 replacements were officially announced by the tournament organizers, with SRH and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) selecting Payne and Saurabh Dubey respectively. Akash Deep, a right-arm pacer who had been ruled out due to a lumbar stress injury, will miss the season and is under the care of the BCCI Medical Team. Saurabh Dubey, a left-arm pacer, will replace Akash at KKR for Rs 30 lakh. SRH faces additional challenges as they also miss the services of Pat Cummins, who is absent at the start of the tournament. Ishan Kishan has been named interim captain in Cummins’ absence. The team’s management has expressed confidence in Payne’s ability to contribute, despite the pressure of replacing a key player. Payne’s inclusion highlights the competitive nature of the IPL, where teams often rely on experienced players to fill gaps.#ipl_2026 #kolkata_knight_riders #sunrisers_hyderabad #david_payne #jack_edwards
IPL 2026: KKR, SRH Announce 2 New Replacement Signings Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have confirmed the addition of two new players to their squads as replacements for injured cricketers. Three-time champions KKR have signed left-arm fast bowler Saurabh Dubey to replace India pacer Akash Deep, who is sidelined due to a lumbar stress injury. Meanwhile, England all-rounder David Payne has joined SRH as a replacement for the injured Australian player Jack Edwards. Akash Deep, a right-arm pacer with 10 Test caps and 28 wickets to his name, has been ruled out of IPL 2026 and will receive treatment at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. His absence has been addressed by the inclusion of Saurabh Dubey, a left-arm fast bowler who will join KKR for an undisclosed fee of INR 30 lakh. Dubey, who was previously signed by SRH for IPL 2022 but was cut short due to a back injury, has not yet made his IPL debut. He was part of the India A team in the 2019 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup and has participated in eight List A matches and three T20 games for Vidarbha. David Payne, who has represented England in a single ODI, will join SRH for Rs 1.5 crore. The 31-year-old has accumulated 233 T20 matches and 304 wickets in the format, though his international career remains limited. Payne’s inclusion comes as a replacement for Jack Edwards, who is unavailable due to injury. SRH’s squad will face the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the tournament opener on March 28, while KKR will take on Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on March 29. Dubey’s return to the IPL was facilitated by his participation in the Registered Available Player Pool (RAPP), which allows franchises to select players who registered for the auction but were not sold.#kolkata_knight_riders #sunrisers_hyderabad #saurabh_dubey #david_payne #jack_edwards
