Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have confirmed that rape-accused pacer Yash Dayal will not play for the franchise in the IPL 2026 season.

RCB pacer Yash Dayal is facing two serious physical abuse charges, including one involving a minor, in two separate states in India.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru fast bowler Yash Dayal reportedly married content creator Shweta Pundir in a private ceremony in February 2026.

Yash Dayal's lawyer, Kunal Jaiman, has argued that he only met the girl in public places, never alone, that she presented herself as an adult, took money from him citing financial problems.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have the scope to release some big-money stars ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

RCB pacer Yash Dayal has reportedly been banned from competing in UP T20 League 2025.

An FIR has been registered against Yash Dayal in Jaipur for allegedly raping a girl over a period of two years while emotionally blackmailing her.

The FIR against 27-year-old Yash Dayal, who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL, was registered on July 6

Yash Dayal has moved the Allahabad High Court seeking a stay on his arrest days after Ghaziabad Police booked him for allegedly 'mentally and physically' exploiting a woman on the pretext of marriage, according to a report.

Yash Dayal, RCB pacer who faces 'sexual exploitation' charge by a Ghaziabad woman, has broken his silence on the matter.