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‘It’s Disappointing, I Saw Him Playing For Surrey’: Sangakkara Questions Curran’s Absence After RR’s IPL 2026 Exit
Chennai Super Kings: Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara has publicly expressed his frustration over England all-rounder Sam Curran’s absence from the IPL 2026 season, raising concerns about player availability and contractual commitments after the franchise’s campaign came to an end in Qualifier 2 against the Gujarat Titans.
The Royals suffered a seven-wicket defeat on Friday, bringing the curtain down on a season that Sangakkara said was repeatedly disrupted by personnel setbacks. Among those issues, the former Sri Lanka captain singled out Curran’s withdrawal from the tournament despite the England all-rounder subsequently appearing in domestic cricket back home.
Speaking after the playoff loss, Sangakkara questioned the circumstances surrounding Curran’s absence.
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