Sunrisers Hyderabad's left-arm seamer David Payne has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season due to an ankle injury. The franchise confirmed the news on April 17, 2026.
Payne had joined the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad as a replacement for the injured Australian all-rounder Jack Edwards. His departure adds to the team's injury concerns during the ongoing tournament.
The nature and recovery timeline of Payne's ankle injury have not been officially disclosed. The Sunrisers Hyderabad management is now expected to seek a replacement player from the IPL's official list of available cricketers.
