IPL 2026 update: RCB to release pacer after ongoing legal case

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RCB Pacer in Trouble

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are likely to release Indian pacer Yash Dayal before IPL 2026 after serious allegations surfaced against him

Sexual Assault Case

A case has been registered in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, accusing Yash Dayal of sexual assault and harassment. The FIR follows a complaint made by a woman on social media

Serious Accusations by the Victim

The woman alleged that Dayal exploited her on the pretext of marriage and caused mental and physical harassment. She even wrote to UP CM Yogi Adityanath seeking justice

Accused of Assaulting a Minor

In a shocking turn, Dayal also faces a separate charge of raping a 17-year-old girl, which led to his suspension from the UP T20 League by the cricket association

Banned from Domestic Cricket

The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association has banned Yash Dayal, excluding him from the Ranji Trophy and other domestic events until further notice

Impact on IPL 2026

With the ban in place and legal issues ongoing, RCB are expected to part ways with Yash Dayal before the IPL 2026 mini-auction

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