‘Tough decision’: Sam Curran reveals injury forced to withdraw from IPL 2026

New Delhi: Sam Curran opened up about the groin injury that ruled him out of IPL 2026, admitting that the issue had been present for some time and ultimately forced him to take the “difficult decision” to call it quits.Push boundaries with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!The England all-rounder will represent rajasthan royals After making the trade, England were in the semi-finals after the T20 World Cup withdrew on the eve of the tournament.Curran revealed that he had been carrying the injury throughout the global championships. “I’ve been battling this injury. It got progressively worse,” he told the BBC.Also read: ‘Two-year ban not working’: Sunil Gavaskar calls for tougher IPL exit rulesPost-match scans confirmed the extent of the damage. “I had a couple of scans that showed legitimate damage, so I had to make a tough decision. That was a big stumbling block for me,” he added.The 27-year-old said missing out on the IPL was particularly frustrating given his excitement about joining a new team. “It’s very disappointing to miss the IPL… but now I have a recovery hurdle, which is trying to get strong and fit,” he pointed out.Focus turns to recoveryCurran is currently undergoing rehabilitation in England and admitted his timetable for return remains uncertain. “It’s all going to come down to symptoms. Obviously we’re a long way from that,” he said, casting doubt on his participation in the upcoming domestic mission.He is also unlikely to make an immediate appearance for Surrey and remains uncertain about being able to lead the team in the T20 Blast. “This is probably the first time I’ve been back in England for rehab,” he said.Despite the setback, Curran remains pragmatic. “Watching the IPL will be tough because I know I would love to be there, but injuries are part of the sport,” he added.The state of Rajasthan was henceforth named darsang shanaka as his backup this season.Curran’s exit adds to a growing list of high-profile absences this year, underlining the toll a congested cricket schedule takes on the body.