New Delhi, Nov. 15 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have sparked widespread outrage among fans by retaining fast bowler Yash Dayal for the IPL 2026 season. Despite facing two criminal cases involving serious accusations of sexual abuse and rape, the franchise kept the 27-year-old pacer on a Rs.5 crore contract. As the IPL retention deadline passed on November 15, 2025, social media erupted with criticism.

Yash Dayal's troubles began earlier in 2025 with two separate FIRs filed against him. In the first case from Ghaziabad, a woman accused him of sexual and financial exploitation during a long-term relationship. She claimed Dayal promised marriage, but turned violent and harassing when confronted. The FIR was lodged in July under Sect...