IPL 2026: Dasun Shanaka set to replace injured Sam Curran for Rajasthan Royals

New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI): Sri Lanka all-rounder Dasun Shanaka is set to replace the injured Sam Curran at Rajasthan Royals (RR) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Shanaka has informed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Lahore Qalandars about the move. The formalities for the switch are currently being finalised.

Sam Curran, who was involved in the high-profile pre-auction trade between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals--a deal that saw CSK acquire Sanju Samson while RR brought in Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran--has been ruled out of the tournament due to a groin injury.

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