IPL 2026: KKR draft in Navdeep Saini as Harshit Rana’s replacement; Gujarat Titans sign Kulwant Khejroliya

IPL 2026 replacements: As the countdown begins for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed Navdeep Saini as a replacement for injured pacer Harshit Rana, who bowed out of the tournament earlier, the franchise confirmed on Wednesday. Rana underwent a knee surgery last month, prompting him to pull out of the tournament. Notably, he also had to miss out on the recent…

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IPL 2026: Woes mount for KKR as Akash Deep bows out of tournament after Harshit Rana’s exit

IPL 2026 Akash Deep exit: Woes refuse to ease for three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the commencement of the 2026 edition. After losing promising pacer Harshit Rana earlier, another fast bowler, Akash Deep has also been ruled out of the entire tournament. Deep’s injury adds to KKR concerns Akash Deep, who was picked up by the franchise for Rs 1 crore…

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IPL 2026: Harshit Rana ruled out of tournament due to knee surgery, leaves KKR scrambling for replacement

IPL 2026 KKR squad: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have received a major setback on Friday, 8 days before the commencement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as pacer Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the tournament. Rana had undergone a knee surgery recently, and is unlikely to regain fitness in time for the campaign, leading to his elimination from the championship.  The young fast bowler’s absence…

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