The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to commence on March 28, with the opening match featuring Royal Challengers Bangalore against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. As the tournament approaches, all ten teams are deep into their preparations, but they are also contending with the potential loss of players to injuries. A significant concern has arisen before the IPL begins, centered on the unavailability of Australian fast bowlers, including Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood, during the tournament’s initial phase. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face the severest blow, having to cope without Nathan Ellis, who will miss the entire season due to a hamstring injury, prompting them to seek a replacement.