Rajasthan Royals have signed Emanjot Chahal as a late replacement for wicketkeeper-batter Ravi Singh, who has been ruled out of the rest of IPL 2026 with a hamstring injury. The change comes with one league match remaining for RR, and the franchise will be hoping the new arrival can add balance at a crucial stage of the season.
How the replacement was made
- Ravi Singh has been sidelined for the remainder of IPL 2026 due to a hamstring problem.
- In this season’s IPL campaign, Ravi played just one match—against Delhi Capitals on May 17.
- To fill the void, RR have brought in Emanjot Chahal as the replacement.
Emanjot Chahal’s background
Emanjot Chahal, born in 2004, is an all-rounder from Patiala and bowls left-arm spin. He has appeared in three first-class matches for Punjab, where he has taken 11 wickets. In addition to his bowling, Chahal also contributed with the bat, scoring 83 in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 encounter against Karnataka.
Timing and what it means for Rajasthan
- RR have completed the acquisition one day before their final league-stage match.
- The match is scheduled against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede on May 24.
- With everything still to play for, Rajasthan’s playoffs position remains within their control—should they secure a win, they will lock in the fourth spot.
