CSK, SRH will commence IPL 2026 pre-season camp from March 1, Uncapped Players set to Join

The IPL 2026 season is rapidly approaching, with the first match slated for March 26, and franchises are gearing up through their pre-season camps.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), two prominent teams, are set to commence their training camps from March 1, focusing on building fitness, strategy, and team cohesion ahead of the high-stakes tournament.

CSK SRH will commence IPL 2026 pre-season camp from March 1 Uncapped Players set to Join

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Camp in Hyderabad

SRH will conduct their pre-season preparations at their home base in Hyderabad. The camp emphasizes honing bowling skills under the guidance of coaches like Varun Aaron, with young pacers and the overall squad already showing promising signs in early sessions.

SRH, known for their aggressive brand of cricket, aim to refine death-over strategies, best bowling combinations, and integrate new talents following recent updates from their setup. The uncapped Indian players are set to join the camp while overseas stars may join a bit later.

SRH players likely to join IPL Camp

Aniket Varma, Salil Arora, Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Praful Hinge, Shivang Kumar, Krains Fuletra, Sakib Hussain, Onkar Tarmale, Amit Kumar, Shivam Mavi

CSK Camp in Chennai

Meanwhile, CSK will host their camp in Chennai, likely at the CSK High Performance Center in Navalur or a similar facility. The Yellow Army's preparations are generating significant excitement, particularly with the participation of uncapped Indian players who will join the core squad to showcase their skills and vie for spots. A major highlight is the likely presence of legendary wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni.

The former captain, retained by the franchise, is expected to feature prominently in the camp, bringing his vast experience, leadership, and calm demeanor to guide the team. Apart from that, Indian uncapped players such as Ramakrishna Ghosh, Aman Khan and Mukesh Choudhary are set to join the camp.

India''s Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson are on national duty at the T20 World Cup, while young UP duo Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer are also poised to start the camp from the first day.