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Chahal Jokes Bishnoi Could Join Royals as Released LSG Spinner Enters IPL 2026 Auction

The light-hearted exchange has heightened speculation ahead of the December 16 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi.

Overview

  • Lucknow Super Giants released leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi ahead of IPL 2026 after retaining him for about INR 11 crore last year and seeing a 2025 return of 9 wickets in 11 matches.
  • During a Nov. 28 Instagram Live, Yuzvendra Chahal said he had a “feeling” Bishnoi would join Rajasthan Royals, and Bishnoi replied that he would not go against that feeling.
  • Chahal also joked that if Bishnoi ignored the advice he could end up playing only domestic cricket like him, a line widely shared online.
  • No move has been announced, and Bishnoi is set to go under the hammer at the one-day mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16, where multiple teams are expected to show interest.
  • Despite mixed recent form, Bishnoi has more than 72 IPL wickets and is currently playing for Haryana in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.