Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) announced one player replacement ahead of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The Hyderabad-based franchise acquired English fast bowler David Payne to replace injured Australian all-rounder Jack Edwards for the upcoming marquee tournament.
Due to a serious leg injury, Edwards will be unable to participate in the entire 19th edition of the Indian Premier League. Sunrisers Hyderabad had bought this all-rounder for Rs 3 crore during last year’s auction. Notably, the player recently made his international debut for Australia against Pakistan in January this year.
On 24 March, the IPL released an official statement confirming that David Payne has joined Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹1.5 crore. Payne has played one One Day International for the England national team.
“Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have selected David Payne as their replacement player for the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026,” the statement read.
“Payne is an injury replacement for Jack Edwards at SRH. Payne has played 233 T20s for England in addition to one ODI, in which he has taken 304 wickets. He will join SRH for Rs 1.5 crore,” the statement read.
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