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Dasun Shanaka May Replace Sam Curran in IPL 2026
Dasun Shanaka is expected to bypass the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to join the Rajasthan Royals (RR) as an injury replacement in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Sam Curran was ruled out of the 2026 season due to a suspected groin injury.
Speculation indicates that Dasun Shanaka may join the Rajasthan Royals as an injury replacement for Sam Curran. Curran's absence due to a suspected groin injury leaves a void in the Royals' all-round department. The Pakistan Super League is scheduled to commence on March 26 at Gaddafi Stadium. If Shanaka withdraws from the PSL, it will be a setback for the Lahore Qalandars, who had signed the all-rounder. Blessing Muzarabani left the PSL to join the Kolkata Knight Riders. Neither Shanaka nor the franchise has confirmed the move.
Key Facts
- Dasun Shanaka is tipped to skip the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11th edition.
- Shanaka may join the Rajasthan Royals (RR) as an injury replacement.
- Sam Curran was ruled out of the 2026 season due to a suspected groin injury.
- The PSL is set to begin on March 26.
- Shanaka's exit would negatively affect the Lahore Qalandars.
- Blessing Muzarabani departed from PSL to play for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).