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Sam Curran Likely Out of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals Face Major Setback

Rajasthan Royals face a significant setback as their newly acquired all-rounder Sam Curran is likely to miss the entire IPL 2026 season due to a suspected groin injury. Curran was set to make his Royals debut after a high-profile trade that sent Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings in exchange for him and Ravindra Jadeja. The franchise is now evaluating potential replacements for the experienced English player, who has played for multiple IPL teams including Punjab Kings and CSK. His absence forces a strategic rethink for RR, which counted on his all-round abilities to bolster the squad.

Key Points: Sam Curran Injury: Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Blow

  • Groin injury sidelines star all-rounder
  • High-profile trade with CSK now impacted
  • RR evaluating potential replacements
  • Curran's varied IPL career across franchises
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RR's Sam Curran likely to miss IPL 2026 after suspected groin injury

Rajasthan Royals' new signing Sam Curran likely to miss entire IPL 2026 season due to a groin injury, forcing a squad rethink.

"Curran's absence leaves RR short of an experienced all-rounder - Report"

Jaipur, March 19

Rajasthan Royals have suffered a setback ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season with England all-rounder Sam Curran likely to miss the campaign due to a suspected groin injury.

According to ESPNcricinfo, the English all-rounder may miss the full season. Curran last appeared on March 5 during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, where England fell to eventual champions India in the semi-final match.

The 27-year-old Curran was set to make his debut for the Royals after being acquired in a high-profile trade with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) last November.

Under the deal, Curran and India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja moved to RR in exchange for India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who was recently named Player of the Tournament at the T20 World Cup.

Curran's absence leaves RR short of an experienced all-rounder in their squad, which already includes Jadeja and Donovan Ferreira, a power-hitter. Ferreira, like Curran and Jadeja, joined RR via a trade, moving from Delhi Capitals at his base price of Rs 1 crore.

The franchise is understood to be evaluating potential replacements for Curran, though no official announcement has been made.

Curran, who would have represented RR for the first time, has had a varied IPL career across multiple franchises. He started with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2019, moved to CSK for the 2020 and 2021 seasons, returned to PBKS in 2023 as the league's most expensive player at Rs 18.5 crore, and played again for them in 2024. CSK then bought him back for Rs 2.4 crore in IPL 2025, where he managed 114 runs and just one wicket in five matches.

With the IPL season around the corner, RR will now have to rethink their strategy in the absence of Curran, whose all-around abilities were expected to bolster the team's middle order and bowling options. The franchise's management is reportedly exploring multiple avenues to ensure its squad remains competitive ahead of the upcoming campaign.

- ANI

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Priya S
Honestly, this is why I'm always nervous about relying too much on overseas players. Injuries happen, and then the team balance goes for a toss. RR should focus on developing our own Indian all-rounders. We have the talent!
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Aman W
Trading Sanju Samson for this? Looks like a bad deal for RR now. Samson was just Player of the Tournament in the World Cup! Curran hasn't been in great form either. Hope Jadeja can carry the all-rounder duties.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan, it's always sad to see a player miss out due to injury. Wishing Sam Curran a speedy recovery. The IPL is poorer without its star players. RR will have to be smart in the replacement auction.
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Vikram M
This is a major setback. Curran was supposed to be the third seamer and a finisher. Donovan Ferreira is good, but he's not a like-for-like replacement. The team management's planning is really being tested now.
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Karthik V
With respect, maybe this injury forces RR to build a team less dependent on one expensive overseas player. Look at how well GT and CSK build squads with strong Indian cores. Time for a strategic rethink, not just a replacement.
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Nisha Z

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