Rajasthan Royals (RR) have brought in left-arm spinner Emanjot Chahal as cover for Ravi Singh, with the wicketkeeper-batter ruled out for the remainder of IPL 2026 due to injury. Chahal will join the franchise for INR 30 lakh, filling the gap left by Ravi’s hamstring problem.
Why RR made the change
- Ravi Singh has been ruled out of the rest of IPL 2026 after sustaining a hamstring injury.
- Ravi is a wicketkeeper-batter, and the injury sidelines him from the remaining fixtures.
- RR have signed Emanjot Chahal, a left-arm spinner, as the replacement.
- Chahal’s contract with RR is reported at INR 30 lakh.
Ravi Singh’s IPL 2026 involvement so far
Ravi Singh, aged 24, was purchased at the most recent auction for INR 95 lakh. However, his impact in the current IPL has been limited to a single appearance.
- Ravi played just one match in IPL 2026.
- On his debut, he batted at No. 6 for RR against Delhi Capitals.
- In that game, he scored 4 runs off 2 balls.
About the replacement: Emanjot Chahal
Emanjot Chahal, 21, is a right-hand batter as well as a left-arm spinner. He is part of the Punjab set-up in domestic cricket, but has yet to make his senior debut in official T20 or one-day matches.
- Chahal has not played an official senior T20 match.
- He has also not appeared in a senior one-day game yet.
- In three first-class matches, he has scored 105 runs, with a highest score of 83.
- Along with the batting, he has taken 11 wickets in those first-class outings.
- He made his first-class debut in October 2024.
- In the previous Ranji Trophy season, he featured in only one match.
RR’s playoff scenario ahead of the final league game
RR are currently placed fourth on the points table. Their final league match is set for Sunday afternoon, when they face Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede.
The task is clear for the franchise: a win would secure RR’s place in the playoffs as they look to claim the last qualifying spot.
