India, May 30 -- Kumar Sangakkara expressed his disappointment when speaking about Sam Curran's decision to skip IPL 2026 for Rajasthan Royals due to a groin injury. The former Sri Lankan player called it 'disappointing' as the all-rounder appeared for Surrey in the men's Vitality Blast on May 22, marking his return to action.

RR were informed that Curran had a season-ending injury, even though the player informed that he would return whenever it felt right. Sangakkara's remarks came after RR lost to Gujarat Titans in their playoff fixture, missing out on a berth in the final.

"We were told that Sam Curran had a season-ending injury, but I think I saw him playing for Surrey for two games or three games now. So that was disappointing," h...