Shock before the final! Ben Cutting forced to replace Shahrukh Khan in the IPL 2026 final

Just hours before the biggest match of the Indian Premier League season, the Gujarat Titans camp was rocked by breaking news.

Details: The franchise has officially announced the signing of seasoned Australian all-rounder Ben Cutting. According to Revyaz Sports, Cutting has been added to the squad as an emergency replacement for batsman Shahrukh Khan, who suffered an unfortunate injury during the final stages of preparation and will be unable to play in the showdown.

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Gujarat Titans management is taking a serious risk ahead of the season’s decisive battle, banking on Cutting’s vast experience, his powerful finishing ability with the bat, and his proven skills as a bowler.

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