Big blow to Rajasthan Royals: England cricket stars to miss IPL 2026

rajasthan royals Possible setbacks ahead of Indian Premier League (intense pulsed light) 2026 season, all-around player Sam Curran He is likely to miss the game due to a suspected groin injury.According to ESPNCricinfo, Curran joins Rajasthan Royals (RR) from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a deal that also involves Ravindra Jadeja moving the other way and Sanju Samson heading to CSK, where he is uncertain throughout the season.Curran had a difficult 2025 IPL season, scoring 114 points and taking just one wicket, while CSK finished at the bottom of the table. He was also part of England’s squad at the recent T20 World Cup, where the team reached the semi-finals but lost to eventual champions India.The 27-year-old has been part of the IPL since 2019 and has represented Kings XI Punjab and CSK. He was part of the CSK team that won the title in 2021. In six IPL seasons, Curran scored 997 runs and took 59 wickets. He also featured in the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, where England again reached the semi-finals.Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals has started its training camp in Jaipur in preparation for the 2026 IPL season. The players, including Ravindra Jadeja, were seen training in combination before the match.With the schedule for the first phase announced, the Riyan Parag-led team will open the tournament against the Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on March 30.Rajasthan Royals will take on Gujarat Titans on April 4 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, followed by Mumbai Indians on April 7. Their fourth match will be against defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 10.