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IPL 2026: Players Returning After Missing 2025 Season
Every season, a few high-profile players are absent due to injuries or dips in form. This year, too, many players have been ruled out before the start of the tournament, due to injury or availability concerns, forcing the franchises to look for replacements. But several players will be returning to the high-intense setup after having missed the previous edition.
With this in mind, here are five players who missed IPL 2025 but are expected to return in the 2026 tournament, which starts on Saturday.
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