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Yash Dayal breaks silence on IPL 2026 absence from RCB squad: ‘I should be there’

Yash Dayal breaks silence on IPL 2026 absence from RCB squad: ‘I should be there’

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2 min readMay 26, 2026 01:28 PM IST Yash Dayal has spoken for the first time about missing IPL 2026, saying he is still part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) setup despite not featuring in the season. The left-arm pacer, who played a key role in RCB’s title-winning 2025 campaign, said he wasn’t removed from the team and it was not his personal decision to opt out of IPL 2026. RCB had earlier confirmed that Dayal would miss IPL 2026 due to personal reasons, but would remain under contract with the franchise. Speaking on the Talk with Manvendra podcast, Dayal said, “They haven’t removed me from the team, and they haven’t even announced a replacement because maybe they still see me as part of the squad. It wasn’t my personal decision to opt out of this season. The statement may become controversial, but decisions are always taken by the authorities… I miss it a lot and feel like I should be there.” He also said he remains in regular touch with the RCB management …

In the face of squad challenges and stronger opposition, can Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold on to their long-awaited maiden title?

In the face of squad challenges and stronger opposition, can Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold on to their long-awaited maiden title?

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5 min readUpdated: Mar 27, 2026 08:17 PM IST After 17 seasons of waiting, heartbreak, and near-misses, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally enter an Indian Premier League season as defending champions. For years, they were cast as the bridesmaid – the team with star power and expectations, but without a trophy to validate it. That narrative changed in 2025. But with that comes a different kind of burden. IPL success does not offer comfort – it invites scrutiny. Every defending champion becomes the benchmark, the side everyone prepares for a little more intensely. And history suggests that staying at the top is significantly harder than getting there. “We are the holders but this is a brand new year, and we’re looking forward to the challenge. We are a different group now, the players are a year older, and our opponents have evolved in certain ways. Conditions might also be different, so the challenge of this IPL will be completely different to the last one,” RCB head coach Andy Flower said on the eve of the …

Yash Dayal to not play IPL 2026 but will remain under contract amid legal charges, confirm RCB

Yash Dayal to not play IPL 2026 but will remain under contract amid legal charges, confirm RCB

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2 min readUpdated: Mar 24, 2026 02:14 PM IST After months of uncertainty over his availability, Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Tuesday confirmed that left-arm pacer Yash Dayal will not feature for the defending champions in the IPL 2026 season. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, RCB Director of Cricket Mo Bobat confirmed that Dayal will not link up with the squad as he is battling personal issues. However, the 29-year-old will be retained under his playing contract with the franchise, Bobat confirmed. Dayal was snapped up for Rs 5 crore by RCB ahead of the IPL 2024 season. “Yash Dayal will not be a part of RCB this season. He’s going through a personal situation. He remains under contract. It was decided in his best interest,” Babat said, leaving the side short of a key paceman. The franchise had faced severe backlash when Dayal was retained for the IPL 2026 season last December, amid the ongoing legal proceedings for multiple rape charges against him. In July 2025, Dayal was booked on charges of allegedly raping a …

Will RCB Pacer Yash Dayal Feature in IPL 2026?

Will RCB Pacer Yash Dayal Feature in IPL 2026?

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Indian cricketer Yash Dayal has been in the spotlight after marrying content creator Shweta Pundir in a private ceremony. With the excitement building for the upcoming IPL 2026 season, RCB fans are wondering about the return of the left-arm seamer for the 19th edition of the tournament. While Dayal remains part of the RCB 2026 squad, questions about his availability persist ahead of the new IPL season. According to reports, his involvement is doubtful due to a rejected bail plea in an alleged legal case. So far, there has been no official announcement suggesting that Dayal will miss the tournament. If selected in the playing XI and available for the season, he is expected to represent Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026. However, the decision will be based on team selection, fitness, and other professional commitments. Yash Dayal has been involved in controversies and allegations of harrasing a minor girl. According to media reports, a woman filed a complaint accusing the cricketer of cheating and emotional exploitation after allegedly being in a relationship with him …

After Heroics vs CSK, Yash Dayal’s Father Reveals Virat Kohli’s Role In Pacer’s Success

After Heroics vs CSK, Yash Dayal’s Father Reveals Virat Kohli’s Role In Pacer’s Success

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru climbed to the top of the IPL 2025 points table with a thrilling victory over Chennai Super Kings on Saturday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing 214, CSK put up a strong fight with Ayush Mhatre (94) and Ravindra Jadeja (77*) forming a 114-run partnership. However, the five-time champions fell short by just two runs as RCB came extremely close to their playoffs qualification. Pacer Yash Dayal became a hero for RCB as he defended 15 runs in the last over against Jadeja and MS Dhoni. (IPL 2025 Points Table) After the win, Yash’s father Chanderpal Dayal revealed that ever-since the pacer joined RCB, he found his biggest support system in star Virat Kohli. Yash Dayal came into the limelight after he was smacked for five consecutive sixes by Rinku Singh in IPL 2023 during his days with Gujarat Titans. However, the 27-year-old pacer worked hard and bounced back in style and is currently the one of the prominent members of RCB’s bowling lineup. “Virat Kohli has supported him a …

“CSK Fans Don’t Want To Hear…”: West Indies Great’s Blockbuster Praise For RCB Pacer Yash Dayal

“CSK Fans Don’t Want To Hear…”: West Indies Great’s Blockbuster Praise For RCB Pacer Yash Dayal

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Yash Dayal in action© BCCI Pacer Yash Dayal once again became a hero for Royal Challengers Bengaluru as he pulled off a thrilling victory over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2025 match on Saturday. Playing at M Chinnaswamy stadium, CSK needed 15 off the last over in the chase of 214. Dayal, who was up against the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni, held his nerves and propelled RCB to a thrilling two-run win. A similar instance took place in IPL 2024, where CSK needed 17 off the last over in the chase of 219 and Dayal crushed the five-time champions’ hopes of reaching the playoffs. The 27-year-old pacer was acquired by RCB in 2024 and was retained by them ahead of the mega auctions in 2025. However, Dayal’s journey has not been an easy one as he is still widely remembered for the unwanted feat, where he was hit for five back-to-back sixes by Rinku Singh during his days with Gujarat Titans in 2023. West Indies great Ian Bishop, who …

Is the Yash Dayal yorker Dhoni’s kryptonite? RCB bowler laughs and says he just got lucky

Is the Yash Dayal yorker Dhoni’s kryptonite? RCB bowler laughs and says he just got lucky

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Yash Dayal helped Royal Challengers Bangalore script a sensational 2-run win over Chennai Super Kings, and it was largely his wicket of MS Dhoni that set the tone for his last over heroics with three natty yorkers. Asked by IPL socials if there was a split screen similarity between his two scalpings of Dhoni – in 2024 and now given both were full toss yorkers, forcing false shots, Dayal agreed. “Last year & this year’s wicket wasn’t much of a difference. In 2024, he was catch out, this year was lbw on yorker ball. I was only thinking of how to execute it. No intention of getting Dhoni wicket specifically. Got it by chance. I got lucky there,” he quipped, adding, “I had the confidence I can do it.” Dayal had induced Dhoni into hoicking the yorker on off stump to deep midwicket last season, but this year trapped him lbw with a similar delivery. Story continues below this ad Romario Shepherd, the RCB batting hero, was full of praise for Dayal. “His execution was …

RCB Coach Dinesh Karthik Praises “Diligent” Yash Dayal After Last Over Heroics vs CSK

RCB Coach Dinesh Karthik Praises “Diligent” Yash Dayal After Last Over Heroics vs CSK

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik hailed the bowling performance of the left-hand seamer Yash Dayal for his final over heroics in the 52nd clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. In the last over, the Chennai side needed 15 runs to win, with Jadeja and MS Dhoni on the crease. On the first three balls, Yash Dayal gave just two runs and took Dhoni’s wicket. Following Dhoni’s wicket, left-hand batter Shivam Dube came out. He slammed his first ball out of the park, which was a no-ball, too. After this no-ball, the equation was six off three, where Dayal held his nerve and gave away just four runs on the last three balls of the 20th over. Yash Dayal snapped one wicket in his spell of four overs, where he conceded 41 runs at an economy of 10.20. Speaking on Yash Dayal’s performance at the post-match presentation, Dinesh Karthik said, “Good choice of words there – work ethic. He is …

‘I should have converted my shots’- MS Dhoni takes the blame for CSK’s loss | Ipl News

‘I should have converted my shots’- MS Dhoni takes the blame for CSK’s loss | Ipl News

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni took the blame for his team’s loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. CSK failed to score 15 runs off the over while chasing the target of 214 set up by RCB as they slumped to their ninth loss of the season. MS Dhoni walked out to bat in the 17th over with 42 runs required off 20 balls. The veteran scored 12 runs off 8 balls with one six but failed to take his team over the line after falling to Yash Dayal in the 19th over. Story continues below this ad “When I went into bat, with the kind of deliveries and runs needed, I think I should have converted couple of more shots to ease the pressure. So, I would take the blame for it,” Dhoni said the post match presentation. After being asked to bat first, RCB started brilliantly with both openers Jacob Bethell and Virat Kohli scoring fifties. The middle order trampled as CSK pulled back things. …

Romario Shepherd’s big-hitting, Yash Dayal’s yorkers power RCB past CSK and to the top of points table again | Ipl News

Romario Shepherd’s big-hitting, Yash Dayal’s yorkers power RCB past CSK and to the top of points table again | Ipl News

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Yash Dayal’s redemption and Romario Shepherd’s belligerence overshadow Ayush Mhatre’s silken brilliance and Ravindra Jadeja’s steely grit to put RCB on top of the points table At 159 for 5 after 18 overs , RCB should never have reached 213 but Romario Shepherd tore into CSK with 14-ball 53. Needing 35 from 19 balls in the chase, CSK would have won if not for the impressive leggie Suyash Sharma’s 6-run 18th over and Yash Dayal’s brilliant final over, where he defended 15 runs. Drama at the end Couple of years ago, he had a horror final over to Rinku Singh, but Yash Dayal got his own slice of IPL history with an incredible final over filled with yorkers – and just for some drama, a no-ball that went for a six. But the yorkers did the trick as Dayal didn’t allow CSK to take 15 runs that were needed for a win. It wasn’t just the final over that thrilled. It was nearly the full game, but best to focus first on the final few …