RCB star dealing with finger injury; returns home for scans amid IPL 2026: Reports
Sportskeeda
Last updated: May 4, 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) player Phil Salt has departed the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season early due to a finger injury. He is returning to England for medical evaluation and treatment.
- Phil Salt, an explosive opener for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has left the IPL 2026 campaign prematurely.
- His departure is attributed to a finger injury sustained during the ongoing tournament.
- Salt is traveling back to England to undergo scans and receive further medical assessment for his injured finger.
- The exact nature and severity of the injury are not yet fully disclosed, but it necessitates his return home.
- His absence represents a significant loss for RCB's batting lineup, given his role as an opener.
- The IPL 2026 season will continue without the key player for the remainder of their matches.
- Further updates regarding his condition and potential return, if any, are anticipated after the scans.
