Dasun Shanaka Set To Join Rajasthan Royals

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

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Dasun Shanaka is set to join Rajasthan Royals as a replacement for injured England all-rounder Sam Curran ahead of IPL 2026, giving the franchise a late but experienced squad reinforcement before the new season. The move comes after Curran was ruled out with a suspected groin injury, forcing

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IPL 2026 Starts With RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will begin their IPL 2026 title defence against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28, with the opening match scheduled at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has released only the first phase of the fixture list for now, covering matches from March 28 to April […]

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Jadeja Traded to Royals as Samson Heads to CSK

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

In a major deal ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been traded from the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to the Rajasthan Royals (RR). In exchange, CSK acquires wicket-keeper-batter Sanju Samson from Rajasthan. Jadeja’s move back to Rajasthan marks his return to the franchise where he began his IPL […]

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Sanju Samson Seeks Exit from Rajasthan Royals Ahead of IPL 2026

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

Sanju Samson, who has led the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for several seasons, has formally requested the team to either trade or release him before the IPL 2026 auction, marking a significant turn in his long-standing association with the franchise. Reason Behind the Move According to reports, Samson’s decision stems from serious differences with the RR […]