IPL 2026: Bad news for Royal Challengers Bangaluru! Concerns rise due to 4 players even before IPL 2026 begins

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Even before the end of the T20 World Cup 2026, as the IPL 2026 is about to start, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team has received a major setback. Although 10 teams selected players in last December's auction, four key RCB players are troubled by injuries. This has created difficulties in the team's preparation.

RCB's wicketkeeper-batsman Phil Salt suffered a back injury in the ILT20 league, which ruled him out of the qualifying round. Middle-order batsman and captain Rajat Patidar was injured in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and the severity of his injury is still unclear. Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been struggling with injuries since November 2025 and has been out of the Ashes series.

RCB's wicketkeeper-batsman Phil Salt suffered a back injury in the ILT20 league, ruling him out of the qualifiers. Middle-order batsman and captain Rajat Patidar was injured in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and the severity is yet to be determined. Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been battling injuries since November 2025 and has been ruled out of the Ashes series.