RR Lose Player Signed From CSK In Exchange For Sanju Samson During Trade Deal For IPL 2026: Report

Rajasthan Royals (RR) have been hit with a major blow ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) as Sam Curran has been ruled out of the entire season due to an injury. The 19th edition was set to be the first campaign for the English all-rounder since his move to the 2008 champions. ,Curran joined the Royals from the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a trade deal alongside Ravindra Jadeja in a move that saw the franchise's former captain go the other way. The 2022 T20 World Cup's Player of the Tournament (POTM) was supposed to earn a salary of Rs.

2.40 crore, which was the same as he was earning at the five-time champions post the 2025 mega auction. ,,Why Is Sam Curran Ruled Out Of IPL 2026? ,Curran has been ruled out of the season due to a 'suspected groin injury,' as per a report by Espncricinfo. It is not known when the English star suffered the issue and how severe it is. He was last seen in action during the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium on March 5.

RR are set to sign a replacement, but it remains to be seen which player they sign. ,Curran's absence will be a blow for the Royals, as he was in fine form. In the 2026 T20 World Cup, he made 167 runs with the bat in eight games while taking six wickets. His death bowling ability in particular had earned praise.

Earlier this year, he led the Desert Vipers to the 2026 ILT20 title. He also won the Player of the Tournament (POTM) award for making 397 runs in 12 matches while also taking seven wickets. ,The 2025 season marked a second stint for Curran at CSK. He played just five games as the franchise finished bottom of the table.,Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Sports, Cricket and around the world.