Yash Dayal’s Retention by RCB Ignites Controversy Over Legal Issues

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise is under fire for retaining bowler Yash Dayal, who is reportedly facing multiple criminal cases. Dayal was one of 17 players kept by RCB during the recent retention deadline, a move that has sparked widespread disapproval among the team’s fanbase. Social media platforms have been abuzz with criticism, with many users pointing out that Dayal’s state team, UPCA, had previously suspended him from participation in their domestic league due to these legal entanglements. Fans expressed dismay that a player facing such serious accusations, including a POCSO Act case, remains part of the RCB squad. Concerns have been raised about the ethical implications of retaining an individual involved in legal battles, particularly those involving allegations of sexual offenses. The cricketer is reportedly accused of raping a minor in an FIR lodged in Jaipur, with further allegations of sexual exploitation surfaced from Ghaziabad. The Jaipur police have confirmed that the FIR includes charges under the POCSO Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the matter is currently under investigation.