India, May 23 -- Rajasthan Royals have brought Punjab youngster Emanjot Singh Chahal on board to bolster their ranks late in the season for IPL 2026, as a replacement for wicketkeeper-batter Ravi Singh.

Left-arm spinner Emanjot plays for Punjab in domestic cricket, but is a relative unknown with no senior white-ball caps to his name. However, he has played three First Class matches in his career, taking 11 wickets and having a high score of 83.

Ravi Singh, who was sold to RR for INR 95 lakhs in the IPL auction, played one game for the franchise, as he scored a first-ball four against Mitchell Starc before being dismissed on his second. He was injured in the field later during that match, prompting RR to bring in some additional cover de...