England seamer David Payne has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to an ankle injury, deepening Sunrisers Hyderabad's pace bowling crisis. Payne played two matches, taking two wickets while conceding 70 runs. He replaced Australian Jack Edwards, who suffered a foot injury. England all-rounder Brydon Carse was also sidelined with a hand injury. SRH signed Sri Lankan Dilshan Madushanka as Carse's replacement.