IPL Cricketer Yash Dayal's Bail Rejected in Minor Rape Case; Career in Jeopardy

• A special POCSO court in Jaipur rejected cricketer Yash Dayal's anticipatory bail application in a minor rape case.
• A teenage girl from Jaipur accused Dayal of sexual exploitation, luring her with promises of a cricket career.
• The victim claimed she was a minor during the abuse and was later threatened; Dayal's defense of a consensual relationship was dismissed.
• Prosecution stated consent is irrelevant for minors and they possess initial evidence against Dayal.
• Dayal's cricket career is severely impacted; RCB faces criticism for retaining him despite the POCSO case, and he has been dropped from other teams.

Why It Matters: Yash Dayal's bail rejection in a minor rape case puts his IPL career and reputation at severe risk.