Kolkata Knight Riders Face Major Blow as Harshit Rana Surgery Threatens IPL 2026 Participation
Kolkata Knight Riders face a potential major setback for the upcoming IPL 2026 season, as pacer Harshit Rana, who was recently ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to a knee injury, may require surgery. Reports suggest that if Rana undergoes the procedure, he could miss the entire IPL season, dealing a significant blow to KKR's bowling attack.
Rana was a key performer for the Knight Riders in the previous IPL edition, making his potential absence deeply felt by the franchise. The injury occurred during a warm-up game, forcing his immediate withdrawal from the national squad. KKR management will now closely monitor his recovery timeline, hoping to avoid losing one of their most promising domestic fast bowlers for the entire campaign.
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“As per reports from RevSportz, Harshit is set to undergo surgery. If that is the case, then he might also be ruled out of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and might not feature for the Kolkata Knight Riders.”
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#1 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 22.53 | ||
#2 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 25.29 | ||
#3 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 27.00 | ||
| #4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 29.25 | ||
| #5 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 29.87 |
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“As per reports from RevSportz, Harshit is set to undergo surgery. If that is the case, then he might also be ruled out of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and might not feature for the Kolkata Knight Riders.”
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