Dasun Shanaka to Replace Sam Curran for RR in IPL 2026

Hold onto your helmets, folks! Sri Lanka’s T20I captain, Dasun Shanaka, is swooping in to replace the injured Sam Curran for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026. With Curran sidelined, Shanaka’s ready to unleash his recent form—think wickets and half-centuries galore! An official announcement is just around the corner, because who wouldn’t want a dash of Lankan flair in their squad?

Quick rundown

1.Dasun Shanaka joins Rajasthan Royals as Sam Curran's replacement.

2.Shanaka was unsold in the IPL 2026 mini-auction but now gets a chance.

3.RR to kick off IPL 2026 against CSK in Guwahati.

4.Shanaka's last IPL appearance was against CSK, scoring 17.

5.RR acquired Sam Curran through a trade involving Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja.

Dasun Shanaka steps up for RR, fills Curran's shoes in IPL
Dasun Shanaka steps up for RR, fills Curran's shoes in IPL
Ladies and gentlemen, Dasun Shanaka, the fearless captain of Sri Lanka, is crashing the IPL party with the Rajasthan Royals for 2026! After Sam Curran's injury left a gaping hole, Shanaka is ready to strut his stuff. He dazzled at the T20 World Cup, and now he's set to electrify the Royals against CSK on March 30. Get ready for the showdown!
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Sam Curran's Groin Gremlin Leaves RR in a Tight Spot, Replacement Needed
Sam Curran's Groin Gremlin Leaves RR in a Tight Spot, Replacement Needed
So, the Rajasthan Royals just hit a snag, folks! Their all-rounder Sam Curran is taking an unexpected vacation from IPL 2026 due to a pesky groin injury. Just when he was ready to dazzle in Guwahati and Jaipur, the groin gremlin strikes! Now, RR is on a frantic quest for a replacement before their face-off with CSK in 11 days. Buckle up, cricket fans, it’s about to get wild!
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R Ashwin ne IPL 2026 ke liye RR ki playing XI ka khulasa kiya
Ravichandran Ashwin ne Rajasthan Royals ki playing XI ka khulasa kiya, jisme sirf teen overseas players hain! IPL 2026 mein RR ne naye all-rounders ko trade kiya hai, aur Ashwin ko ummeed hai ki Yashasvi Jaiswal aur Ravi Bishnoi dhamaka karenge. Shimron Hetmyer ko top order mein dekhne ki baat hai—kya baat hai! RR ka season shuru hoga CSK ke saath 30 March ko.
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Arre bhai, Rajasthan Royals ka IPL 2026 ka schedule aa gaya hai! Pehla match hoga 30 March ko Guwahati mein, CSK ke saath. Phir 4 April ko Gujarat Titans se bhidne ja rahe hain, Ahmedabad mein. Aur 7 April ko Mumbai Indians ko dhoka dene ka plan hai wapas Guwahati mein. Pichle saal toh bas chaar hi jeete the, ab toh jeetne ka time hai, samjha kya?
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