Rajasthan Royals may face a big blow, the match-winning all-rounder is in danger of being out of IPL.

New Delhi. Before the start of IPL, a disturbing news is coming out from the camp of Rajasthan Royals. England's star all-rounder Sam Curran may be out of IPL due to back injury. Rajasthan included him in their team through a big trade deal in November last year, but his unavailability just before the start of the tournament has thrown the franchise's strategies into disarray. 27-year-old Karan was last seen in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup on March 5, 2026, where England had to face defeat at the hands of India.

According to reports, Sam Curran experienced a groin problem during the T20 World Cup, which has now become serious. This news is also painful for Rajasthan Royals because they had traded Karan by handing over a veteran player like Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Sam Curran's IPL career has been full of ups and downs. After making his debut with Punjab Kings in 2019, he became a part of Chennai Super Kings.

Sam Curran was the most expensive player in IPL history in 2023
In 2023, Sam Curran returned to Punjab again after becoming the most expensive player in IPL history (18.5 crores). However, in the 2025 season, Chennai bought him back for Rs 2.4 crore, where he scored 114 runs in 5 matches but achieved only one success in bowling. This year, Rajasthan had expressed confidence in him, but now the team will miss him.

What options does Rajasthan have now?
If Sam Curran is out of IPL due to injury, then Rajasthan Royals will now look for his replacement. Although no name has been finalized yet, the team has some internal options. Jadeja, who came through trade along with Karan, will now be the main all-rounder of the team. He will have the dual responsibility of bowling as well as batting in the lower order. South African player Ferreira, who came in a trade from Delhi Capitals at a base price of Rs 1 crore, is an explosive batsman and can also bowl useful off-spin. He is considered a strong contender to replace Karan.