SRH Signs Dilshan Madushanka as Replacement for Brydon Carse in IPL 2026 Sanrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has confirmed the inclusion of Sri Lankan left-arm fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka in its IPL 2026 squad, replacing the injured Brydon Carse. The move comes as part of SRH’s strategy to bolster its bowling department ahead of the tournament. Madushanka, who has previously played for Sri Lanka in Test, One-Day International (ODI), and T20 International formats, has signed a contract worth 75 lakh rupees for the season. Carse, who was retained by SRH during the 2026 auction, suffered a hamstring injury while training on the nets before the tournament began. SRH’s head coach, Daniel Vitoria, had initially expressed optimism about Carse’s recovery timeline, but the injury proved more severe than anticipated. With Carse sidelined, SRH opted to bring in Madushanka, a player with a proven track record in international cricket. Madushanka, 31, has represented Sri Lanka in 70 international matches, claiming 70 wickets across formats. His career includes 10 Test matches, 28 ODIs, and 19 T20Is. However, he has yet to make an impact in the IPL, having been signed by Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2024 but missing the entire season due to a hamstring injury. His absence from the IPL has left a gap in SRH’s bowling attack, which has struggled to maintain consistency. SRH’s bowling unit has faced scrutiny in recent matches, particularly after the departure of key players like Pat Cummins and the inconsistent performances of Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat. To address these issues, SRH introduced two new fast bowlers—Prabhu Hinge and Sahib Hussain—in their match against Rajasthan Royals (RR). Both players made an immediate impact, taking four wickets each to guide SRH to a 57-run victory.#ipl_2026 #mumbai_indians #sanrisers_hyderabad #dilshan_madushanka #brydon_carse
