Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has suffered another injury blow as England left-arm seamer David Payne has been ruled out for the remainder of the IPL 2026 season due to an ankle injury. The 35-year-old made an impact in his first two matches, taking two wickets, including a notable performance against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. SRH confirmed the news on their official social media, wishing him a speedy recovery. The team, currently sitting fourth on the points table with two wins and three losses, has been significantly affected by injuries this season. Earlier, another England player, Brydon Carse, was ruled out due to a hand injury, leading to the signing of Dilshan Madushanka from Sri Lanka as his replacement. Regular captain Pat Cummins has yet to play this season due to a stress injury but is expected to return later this month.