IPL 2026: No Yash Dayal for Royal Challengers Bengaluru as franchise opts for ‘best interest’ route

In a big setback for Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026, bowler Yash Dayal will miss the season due to personal reasons. The franchise came forward to confirm the same as well. It is worth noting that Yash Dayal’s absence from the training sessions and his not featuring on the team bus poster had already sparked rumours over his absence, with many wondering where the bowler was. 

Yash Dayal to miss IPL 2026 amid personal issues and ongoing controversies

Yash Dayal has been in the news recently due to controversies. A few months ago, he was denied anticipatory bail in a case where he has been accused of serious allegations, including the alleged rape of a minor. His absence in the IPL 2026 season was confirmed by RCB team director Mo Bobat, who revealed that Dayal is going through a personal crisis, which is why he will not feature for the side in the upcoming 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,” Bobat told reporters in Bengaluru.

Controversies around Yash Dayal began in July 2025, when a case was filed against him for allegedly exploiting a woman on the promise of marriage. Later, another case was registered against him in Jaipur under the POCSO Act.