KKR are already without the services of Harshit Rana in the upcoming season, whereas Pathirana will join the team only by mid-April.

The Kolkata Knight Riders face a significant challenge ahead of the IPL 2026 season with pacer Akash Deep officially ruled out due to injury, exacerbating an already concerning situation for head coach Abhishek Nayar and the team's bowling resources. 🏆 Akash Deep Reportedly Ruled Out of IPL 2026 as KKR’s Pace Injury Crisis Deepens.

The Kolkata Knight Riders face a significant challenge ahead of the IPL 2026 season with pacer Akash Deep officially ruled out due to injury, exacerbating an already concerning situation for head coach Abhishek Nayar and the team's bowling resources. 🏏 Akash Deep Reportedly Ruled Out of IPL 2026 as KKR’s Pace Injury Crisis Deepens.

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face another injury setback as Indian pacer Akash Deep is likely to be ruled out of the upcoming season due to a