Yash Dayal, a fast bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has publicly addressed his exclusion from the IPL 2026 season due to ongoing legal issues, including serious allegations of sexual harassment and exploitation. Speaking on the 'Talk With Manvendra Podcast', Dayal clarified that it was not his decision to be sidelined and expressed a strong desire to contribute to the team. He mentioned that he remains in regular contact with RCB's management, particularly with batting coach Dinesh Karthik. Despite facing two serious criminal cases, including accusations under the POCSO Act involving a minor, RCB retained Dayal for ₹5 crore following his role in their IPL 2025 championship. However, the franchise has received backlash for this decision, especially after they initially removed him from promotional materials. Dayal emphasized that he feels he should be part of the squad and is hopeful about his future with the team, despite the controversies surrounding him.