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Dasun Shanaka leaves Pakistan Super League for IPL 2026 deal; Sri Lankan frontrunner to join Rajasthan Royals: Report
Dasun Shanaka replaces injured Sam Curran in Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2026 amid a trend of players opting for IPL over PSL this season.
- Dasun Shanaka, the Sri Lanka captain, opted out of the PSL despite being picked by Lahore Qalandars and reports say Rajasthan Royals have signed him as Sam Curran’s replacement for IPL 2026.
- The suspected groin injury to Sam Curran forced Rajasthan Royals to seek a like‑for‑like replacement earlier this week, as Curran is expected to miss the entire IPL season.
- Having gone unsold at the Abu Dhabi mini‑auction, Shanaka scored an unbeaten 76 and took two wickets for 42 in Pallekele, boosting his IPL prospects.
- The development feeds into a wider IPL‑over‑PSL pattern this season as Shanaka’s withdrawal adds to a growing list of internationals, including Blessing Muzarabani, prioritizing IPL availability and weakening PSL franchises like Lahore Qalandars.
- Rajasthan Royals open against Chennai Super Kings at Guwahati on March 30, and fans await an official statement as the IPL season opener nears on March 28.
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IPL 2026: Dasun Shanaka opts out of PSL, Rajasthan Royals sign him as replacement for Sam Curran - The Tribune
Shanaka becomes the second player to have opted out of the PSL this year, after Blessing Muzzarbani, who has joined the Kolkata Knight Riders for this season.
·Chandigarh, India
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Dasun Shanaka becomes latest to ditch Pakistan Super League, set to feature for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026
Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka has opted out of the PSL (Pakistan Super League) 2026 season after having signed for Lahore Qalandars for PKR 75 lakh. He will reportedly represent Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026 instead.
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The 19th season of the IPL begins on March 28th. Rajasthan Royals suffered a major setback before the start of the IPL when Sam Curran was ruled out for the entire season due to injury. The Royals have found Curran's replacement.
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