&w=1200&q=75)
Sangakkara Critiques Sam Curran's Injury Status After IPL Elimination
IPL 2026: Sangakkara questions Sam Curran's 'season-ending' injury
Asianet Newsable
Image: Asianet Newsable
Kumar Sangakkara, Director of Cricket for Rajasthan Royals, expressed frustration over Sam Curran's reported 'season-ending' injury after the team's loss to Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. Curran has recently played for Surrey, raising questions about player availability policies in the league.
- 01Kumar Sangakkara criticized the inconsistency regarding Sam Curran's injury status after he played for Surrey despite being ruled out of IPL 2026.
- 02Curran was part of a high-profile trade between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals prior to the season.
- 03Sangakkara emphasized the need for stricter policies from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding player availability.
- 04In Qualifier 2, Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets, eliminating them from the tournament.
- 05This match featured the highest target ever chased in IPL playoffs, with Gujarat Titans scoring 215 runs.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
After Rajasthan Royals' elimination from IPL 2026, Kumar Sangakkara, the team's Director of Cricket, voiced his disappointment regarding Sam Curran's reported 'season-ending' injury. Despite being ruled out of the tournament due to a groin injury, Curran has played for Surrey in recent T20 matches, raising questions about player availability. Sangakkara called for stricter policies from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to ensure that contractual obligations are met. In the second qualifier, Gujarat Titans knocked out Rajasthan Royals with a seven-wicket victory, successfully chasing a target of 215 runs, marking the highest chase in IPL playoffs history. This surpassed the previous record of 204 runs set by Punjab Kings in the 2025 playoffs. Sangakkara's comments highlight ongoing concerns regarding player management and the integrity of the league.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The outcome of the match impacts the Rajasthan Royals' future in the IPL and raises questions about player management policies.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
What do you think about the current player availability policies in the IPL?
Connecting to poll...
More about Rajasthan Royals
Irfan Pathan Critiques Bodyline Bowling Against Young Star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Ndtv • May 30, 2026
Kumar Sangakkara Commends Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Stellar Performance in IPL Qualifier
Asianet Newsable • May 30, 2026
Sai Sudharsan Sets Unwanted IPL Record with Back-to-Back Hit-Wicket Dismissals
The Times Of India • May 30, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.