3 Indian Stars Facing the Axe After IPL 2026 Struggles

The IPL 2026 season has been brutal for some of India’s T20I regulars, and if the selectors are watching, changes could be on the horizon. With the T20 World Cup triumph still fresh, it’s a harsh reality check for a few key players who have failed to deliver in the IPL. Here are the three players whose lack of form could see them dropped from the T20I setup.

**1. Suryakumar Yadav** From a T20I sensation to a struggling star, Suryakumar has plummeted in form since his stellar IPL 2025 campaign. With a mere 106 runs in 5 matches this season, averaging just 21.20, his performances have raised eyebrows. For a player who previously boasted a 65.18 average, it’s hard to reconcile this slump. If the selectors are looking for consistency, the captain might be in for a rude awakening.

**2. Rinku Singh** Rinku burst onto the scene as a finishing maestro, but his IPL 2026 showing has been underwhelming. With only 79 runs across 5 innings, averaging 28.75, he’s nowhere near the form he displayed last year. With averages plummeting from 65.50 to 35.00 and now to a disappointing 21.50 in 2025, the KKR star needs to find his groove or risk being sidelined.

**3. Varun Chakravarthy** The mystery spinner is no longer perplexing batsmen; he’s become a target. With only 2 wickets in 4 matches and an economy rate of 10.69, Varun’s IPL 2026 form is alarming. He’s been unable to replicate his previous success, and the selectors might look elsewhere if he can’t rediscover his magic.

As the IPL continues, these players need to step up or risk missing out on international selections. The pressure is mounting, and every run or wicket counts!