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Uncertainty hovers over Harshit Rana's participation in IPL 2026
Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders have been dealt a significant blow, with pacer Harshit Rana, according to reports, set to miss a major portion of the tournament due to injury. Rana is currently recovering from knee surgery he underwent in February. He picked up the injury during a warm-up match ahead of the Men's T20 World Cup against South Africa.
Currently, Rana is undergoing rehabilitation, and there is no confirmed timeline for his return to competitive cricket. This uncertainty is a big headache for KKR as they prepare for the IPL season, which kicks off on March 28. If Rana is ruled out for the entire tournament, it will mark a frustrating run for the young pacer because he has already missed the T20 World Cup. KKR will also be without experienced left-arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman for the upcoming season.
Recently, he had been released by the BCCI following the instructions from the BCCI amid bitter relations between India and Bangladesh during the December–January period. However, KKR have signed Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani as a replacement.
The Zimbabwean quick made headlines by opting out of his contract with Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League to take up this IPL opportunity. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders will begin their IPL 2026 on March 29 by facing Mumbai Indians.
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Samson opens up about his departure from Rajasthan Royals
As the IPL 2026 begins on March 26, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson will be seen in yellow colors, representing Chennai Super Kings, after making a switch from Rajasthan Royals. His switch, finalised through a trade deal before the IPL 2026 auction, came as a shock following his long association with the Jaipur-based side. Speaking ahea...
"I met him when I was in KKR": Sanju Samson talks about his relationship with Gautam Gambhir
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Injury puts Dane van Niekerk out of New Zealand tour
South Africa have been dealt a major blow on their tour of New Zealand with experienced all-rounder Dane van Niekerk ruled out of the remainder of the series due to injury. Niekerk is dealing with a right calf issue that surfaced shortly before the opening Women’s T20I, preventing her from taking part in the match. Van Niekerk reportedly experienced discomfort ...
South Africa's Jordan Hermann ruled out of New Zealand T20Is
South Africa's young batter Jordan Hermann has been ruled out for the remainder of the ongoing five-match T20I series against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury, according to CSA. Hermann, who was making his international debut for South Africa, picked up the injury while fielding during the opening T20I against New Zealand on Sunday at the Bay Oval in Mount...
Bangladesh confirm venues for upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the venues for the upcoming limited-overs series between Bangladesh and New Zealand. The two teams will face off in a white-ball tour featuring three ODIs and three T20Is, with matches scheduled to be played in Dhaka and Chattogram.
The tour will begin with a three-match ODI series from 17 to 23 April. The ...
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