Cricket
Sam Curran has been ruled out of IPL 2026, dealing a major setback to Rajasthan Royals ahead of the season
The England all-rounder is set to miss the entire tournament due to a suspected groin injury, forcing a sudden change in RR’s plans
Curran becomes the second player to miss IPL 2026 after Nathan Ellis, who was ruled out with a hamstring injury
Curran was expected to play a big role for RR this season, especially after his recent performances for England in the T20 World Cup.
With Sam Curran out, Rajasthan Royals are exploring replacement options, with Wiaan Mulder, Donovan Ferreira, and Daryl Mitchell emerging as potential names, though nothing is official yet
The team now faces a big challenge to rebuild balance and find the right combination before IPL 2026 begins