2026 season of Indian Premier League Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on 31 May.
The 2026 season saw a number of brilliant young players emerge and make their mark on the world stage, but at their cost, many star players went under the radar, unable to get game time despite having reliable big names with significant experience behind them. Here we are taking a look at five such players who could not get any match in IPL 2026.
Here are five players who could not get any matches in IPL 2026:
5) Umran Malik – Kolkata Knight Riders
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Jammu and Kashmir Speedster Umran MalikThe return of the IPL in 2026 was a much-awaited event. The fast bowler took the IPL by storm with his pace in his first season, but injuries have taken a toll on him. Keeping this in mind, fans were once again excited to see his fast-paced explosive batsmen in the IPL season.
Despite serious injuries to the Knight Riders' fast bowling department, Umran was not given a game, leaving many fans shocked. The team chose to rely on the accuracy and hit-the-deck abilities of Kartik Tyagi, who played a vital role in the back-end wickets. Although the reasons for his ouster are unknown, the manner in which he arrived on stage leaves a question mark.
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