RCB is facing strong backlash for retaining Yash Dayal ahead of the IPL 2026 auction despite the serious allegations against him. You see fans calling the move shameful as the team prepares for the new season. Many online users are questioning the timing and intent behind the decision.
RCB’s Retention Move
Before the auction, RCB released 8 players but kept Dayal on a Rs 5 crore annual contract. You can sense the frustration among fans who expected a stricter stand. The move has created a wave of anger across social media.
Cases Against Yash Dayal
Dayal is facing 2 criminal cases, which makes the decision even more controversial. He is already not taking part in local leagues like the UP T20 League. The situation has left many wondering why the franchise still backed him.
Details of the Ghaziabad Case
The first case in Ghaziabad involves a woman he was in a long term relationship with. She accused him of sexual and financial exploitation and claimed physical and mental harassment when she questioned his intentions. FIR was filed under Section 69 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in July 2025 and Allahabad High Court granted him interim protection from arrest.
Details of the Jaipur Case
The second case in Jaipur is more serious. Another woman accused Dayal of repeatedly raping her over 2 years, starting when she was 17. She said he used promises of career support and assaulted her in hotels during IPL events. This FIR includes charges under the POCSO Act and BNS.
Ethics and Responsibility in Sports
No team is legally required to release players under investigation, but keeping someone with such serious charges has raised major ethical concerns. Fans say franchises must prioritize safety and integrity over contracts and talent. You can see how this decision has shaken trust in the system.
Growing Online Debate
The controversy has sparked intense online debate. Many users are questioning RCB’s message and the impact it has on accountability in Indian cricket. The discussion shows how strongly fans react when teams appear to ignore sensitive issues.
RCB Squad Ahead of IPL 2026 Auction
Rajat Patidar (C), Virat Kohli, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal, Abhinandan Singh, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Phil Salt (WK), Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara.
How can RCB allow Yash Dayal to play for them after so many allegations against him.
What a shameless franchise pic.twitter.com/3BWTCdnf5B
— Harsh (@HARSHOP876) November 15, 2025
Yash Dhayal was kicked out of his state league, but RCB have retained him. SHAMEFUL
— Sergio (@SergioCSKK) November 15, 2025
They have retained Yash Dayal, what a shameless fellows man.. If he is convicted in the future, you are literally backing a player who has a POSCO case. You all should share blame with him… Donkeys @RCBTweets
— Sai (@akakrcb6) November 15, 2025
should have released yash dayal for non cricketing reasons.
— ipsiii (@masakalii_) November 15, 2025
