The Kolkata Knight Riders face their first challenge which disrupts their training schedule for the 2026 IPL season. Current reports show that fast bowler Harshit Rana will probably miss the tournament because of his sustained injuries.
Rana suffered a knee injury during a warm-up match against South Africa before the T20 World Cup. The medical team needed to perform surgery to treat his injuries. His healing process has taken more time to progress than doctors expected. His injury will prevent him from participating in the upcoming IPL season.
The franchise has not yet issued an official statement. The team management has not yet decided who will replace Rana in the roster.
A team official shared an update with sources. The official said that Rana is unlikely to be available. The squad still has several pace options. The team can use bowlers Vaibhav and Umran and Karthik and Akash if Rana does not play.
