Yash Dayal, a controversial pacer, will not be joining the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad for the upcoming IPL due to personal reasons. The 28-year-old is facing allegations of sexual exploitation and has not played any competitive cricket since the 2025 IPL final, which RCB won. Despite not being part of the squad, Dayal remains under contract with the franchise.
Mo Bobat, the Director of Cricket for RCB, confirmed that they have been supportive of Dayal throughout his personal situation. The franchise has kept communication open with him but has decided that it is best for him not to join the squad at this time. Bobat mentioned that RCB has enough depth in their ranks to cover for Dayal, mentioning potential domestic replacements like Rasik Salam, Abhinandan Singh, and Mangesh Yadav.
Although Dayal’s absence will be felt, Bobat expressed confidence in the options available in the squad. He also mentioned that they are hopeful for pacer Josh Hazlewood to join the squad soon after completing his recovery process. The franchise will continue to support Dayal as he navigates his personal situation. The article was published on March 24, 2026.
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