The injury to England all-rounder can be a blessing in disguise for the Rajasthan Royals (RR). Former Team India batter Kris Srikkanth felt that with Curran, the team can face a lot of trouble during the IPL 2026. According to the latest reports, the seam bowling all-rounder will not be available for the 2026 Indian Premier League because of a groin injury.
The Rajasthan Royals have yet to announce the replacement of Sam Curran. It is believed that Dasun Shanaka, the captain of Sri Lanka's T20I team, can be the replacement for Curran. Yesterday it was reported that Shanaka pulled himself out from the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL), which is scheduled to start on March 26.
If the rumours are to be believed, then Dasun Shanaka is all set to join an IPL team. But, where he will find his next contract is not clear yet, as multiple IPL teams are currently dealing with injury concerns, including the Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
In the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2026, Sam Curran was a key figure for the England cricket team. Despite his credentials as a proven T20I, he remained off color throughout the T20 World Cup 2026. In the tournament, Sam Curran's batting average was below 24, and with the ball, he conceded runs at an economy of almost 9.50 in eight matches.
Kris Srikkanth's massive claim on Curran's injury
"It's unfortunate he (Sam Curran) got injured. But if he played, the opposition would have relished his bowling. Everyone smashed him in the T20 World Cup. So it doesn't matter," the former India skipper said.
Curran's previous IPL season was also far from his best. Playing for the CSK, his average was less than 23, playing only 5 matches. CSK, the five-time IPL winners, traded Sam Curran and Ravindra Jadeja out for Sanju Samson in an offseason deal.
The former Indian cricketer is waiting to see Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action for the Rajasthan Royals
Srikkanth is eagerly waiting to see the teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action in the IPL 2026 for the Rajasthan Royals. The emerging opener announced his arrival in the cash-rich league by smashing a six against Shardul Thakur. Later in the tournament, the southpaw smashed a 35-ball century against the Gujarat Titans and became the youngest centurion in T20 cricket.
Sooryavanshi continued the same intensity and form in domestic cricket and international matches for the U-19 Indian cricket team. He appeared as one of the key forces to lead U-19 Team India to claim the ICC U-19 World Cup trophy. In the final, the batter from Bihar smashed a record-breaking century against England to claim the silverware.
I am waiting for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to do well. Then only he'll be fast-tracked to the Indian side. He has proven himself at all levels except for India. That will also happen very shortly," said Srikkanth.
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