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Kumar Sangakkara Questions Sam Curran's Decision to Skip RR's IPL 2026 Campaign After Surrey Return: ‘Disappointing'
Sangakkara said Rajasthan Royals were told Curran had a season-ending injury and backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s strict availability rules.
- Following Rajasthan Royals' exit from the Indian Premier League on Friday, Head Coach Kumar Sangakkara questioned English all-rounder Sam Curran's absence, citing the player's recent return to action for Surrey despite claims of a season-ending injury.
- Before the 2026 season began, Rajasthan Royals were informed Curran had sustained a groin injury, prompting the franchise to sign Dasun Shanaka as a replacement for the two-month tournament.
- "A proper tight policy around that is always a requirement," Sangakkara said, emphasizing that The BCCI must enforce strict availability rules to ensure franchises rely on accurate injury reporting.
- Contrasting Curran's departure, Sangakkara praised overseas players like Adam Milne, Shimron Hetmyer, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, and Kwena Maphaka for staying committed despite limited game time during the campaign.
- Valued at Rs 2.4 crore, the contract involving Curran underscores the challenge of managing overseas commitments, as Rajasthan Royals reached the playoffs without one of their marquee signings.
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Kumar Sangakkara Fumes As England Star, Ruled Out Of Entire IPL 2026, Plays For Surrey Back Home
Rajasthan Royals' campaign in IPL 2026 came to a heartbreaking end on Friday as they suffered a seven-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier 2 clash in Chandigarh.
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