Who is Yash Raj Punja, the UAE-born spinner who made debut for RR vs KKR?

RR's UAE-born leg-spinner Yash Raj Punja, who recorded 1-25 against KKR in his debut IPL match, initially represented Abu Dhabi. Shifting his base to Bengaluru in 2023, the 19-year-old, known for his googly, took 23 wickets in 10 matches in Karnataka's Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025, finishing as tournament's second-highest wicket-taker. RR signed him for ₹30 lakh at IPL 2026 auction.