Did Venkatesh Iyer get injured playing for RCB?

Venkatesh Iyer suffered an injury scare while playing for Madhya Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, raising concerns for his availability with RCB for IPL 2026.

When is IPL 2026 season?

The IPL 2026 season is scheduled to commence soon after the current domestic tournaments conclude.

Who are the key players injured for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)?

Ahead of IPL 2026, RCB is dealing with injuries to Venkatesh Iyer, Phil Salt, Tim David, and Josh Hazlewood, with Yash Dayal also facing potential absence due to legal issues.

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RCB Injury Curse Deepens: Iyer & Patidar Hit Scare Ahead of IPL 2026

7 Jan

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Summary

Venkatesh Iyer retired hurt with 1 run in Vijay Hazare Trophy clash.
Rajat Patidar made his comeback, scoring 29 runs off 37 balls.
RCB faces multiple injury concerns for IPL 2026, including Iyer.

RCB Injury Curse Deepens: Iyer & Patidar Hit Scare Ahead of IPL 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) find themselves in a precarious position as IPL 2026 looms, with injury concerns plaguing key players. Venkatesh Iyer, captain of Madhya Pradesh, experienced an alarming moment during the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Jharkhand on January 6, 2026. He was forced to retire hurt after scoring just one run, raising immediate fears within the RCB camp.

Adding to the club's worries, Rajat Patidar, RCB's captain, marked his return to competitive cricket on the same day. While he managed to score 29 runs off 37 balls, his performance was cut short, and he was eventually bowled out. Patidar's return, though positive after recovering from an ankle injury, was part of a gradual workload management plan to ensure his readiness for the IPL 2026 season.