The IPL 2026 season is about to start, in which the current champion Royal Challengers Bangalore will try to defend its title. But before the start of the season, a question remains – will RCB fast bowler Yash Dayal play this season? This question is arising because Dayal has been accused of sexually assaulting a girl and a case has been registered against him. Although the franchise has not said anything regarding this. But meanwhile a shocking news has come to light. According to a report, amidst controversies, left-arm pacer Yash Dayal has got married secretly.
A silent marriage took place in Noida
This shocking revelation has been made in a report of Hindustan Times. Pictures of Yash Dayal’s wedding are also shown in it and it is being claimed that this wedding took place on 4th February in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. This marriage was kept so secret that only people from both the families were present and not even Yash Dayal’s friends or any cricketer were invited. Dayal is married to Shweta Pundir, who is a content creator and makes videos related to cricket. Recently, Shweta Pundir also shared a reel with Yash Dayal, after which their relationship was revealed.
At present, all eyes are on whether Yash Dayal will take the field for RCB this season or not. Despite allegations of exploitation, RCB had retained him last year, after which the franchise had to face criticism. Although RCB has neither given any statement regarding him nor released him, but only a few days are left for the new season to start and he has not yet joined the franchise for preparations.
Dayal accused of exploitation and rape
Left arm fast bowler Yash Dayal played a big role in making RCB the champion last year. But just a few days after RCB won the title, a woman accused Dayal of sexual exploitation on social media. While sharing her old photos and old chats with Yash Dayal, this woman alleged that Yash Dayal had exploited her on the pretext of marriage. Only after this, a case was registered against this cricketer from Uttar Pradesh. However, the Allahabad High Court had then stayed Dayal’s arrest.
But not only this case, but after some time, a case of rape of a minor was registered against Yash Dayal in Jaipur. The complainant had alleged that Yash Dayal had exploited and forcefully physically abused her under the guise of helping her in her cricket career. After this, a case was registered against Dayal under POCSO Act. Yash Dayal had filed a petition for anticipatory bail in this case, which was rejected by the court in December 2025. However, then in January 2026, the court banned the arrest with certain conditions.