Sam Curran, the England all-rounder, will miss the upcoming IPL season due to a groin injury. He was expected to play for the Rajasthan Royals but will now be sidelined for the entire season. Curran was part of England’s T20 World Cup squad and played in the semis against India. The Royals had traded their captain, Sanju Samson, for Curran and Ravindra Jadeja but now face challenges with Curran’s injury. He was set to play a key role in the team’s pace attack and lower middle-order. The Royals will need to find a suitable replacement to maintain balance in the squad. Riyan Parag will lead the team in the upcoming season, with Kumar Sangakkara as Director of Cricket and Head Coach. The coaching group also includes Vikram Rathour, Shane Bond, Trevor Penney, and Sid Lahiri. The Royals’ IPL 2026 schedule includes matches against Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The team will have to regroup and strategize effectively without Curran for the season.
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