Bengaluru, March 24 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fast bowler Yash Dayal will not join the franchise for the upcoming 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season owing to his current "personal situation", as confirmed by the team's director of cricket, Mo Bobat. Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood will also miss at least the initial few matches at the IPL 2026 for the defending champions.

Speaking to the media persons during the pre-tournament press conference on Tuesday, Mo Bobat said that Yash Dayal will not join the squad for now due to a "personal situation." He added that the franchise continues to support him, remains in regular contact, and has retained him in the contract, but noted that it is not in either Yash Dayal's or the fra...