New Delhi: Sam Curran He spoke about the groin injury that ruled him out of IPL 2026, admitting that the issue had been brewing for some time before a “tough decision” finally forced him to withdraw.Go beyond limits with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!England all-rounders who were ready to represent. Rajasthan Royals Following the commercial move, the T20 World Cup exited just before the tournament, where England reached the semi-finals.Curran revealed that he had been dealing with an injury during the world tournament. “It’s an injury I’m struggling with a bit,” he told the BBC.Also read: ‘Two-year ban not working’: Sunil Gavaskar calls for tougher IPL exit rulesPost-tournament scans confirmed the extent of the damage. “I went for a few scans, and it showed fair damage, so I had to make a tough decision. It was holding me back a lot,” he added.The 27-year-old said missing out on the IPL was particularly disappointing as he was excited about joining a new franchise. “It was very disappointing to miss the IPL … but now I have a rehab block to try to get stronger and fit,” he noted.Focus on recovery.Karan is now undergoing rehabilitation in England and admitted that the timeline for his return is uncertain. “It’s all going to come down to symptoms. Obviously, it’s still a ways away,” he said, casting doubt on his participation in future home assignments.He is also unlikely to feature immediately for Surrey and is uncertain about leading the side in the T20 Blast. “It’s probably my first chance to do a bit of work back in England,” he said.Despite the setback, Curran remained pragmatic. “It will be difficult to watch the IPL because I know I would like to go there but injuries are part of the game,” he added.After that is the name of Rajasthan. Dasan Shanaka As his replacement for the season.Curran’s return adds to a growing list of high-profile absentees this year, underscoring the physical toll of a packed cricket calendar.
