Kolkata Knight Riders face a setback as fast bowler Harshit Rana is ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a knee injury, leaving a gap in their pace attack. Rana’s absence puts pressure on the remaining bowlers, with uncertainty surrounding the fitness of Matheesha Pathirana, potentially impacting the team’s performance at the start of the season. Despite this, KKR opts not to sign a replacement and relies on their current Indian pacers like Umran Malik and Kartik Tyagi to step up and prove themselves, as they aim to compete for the title under captain Ajinkya Rahane’s leadership.
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Why KKR Aren’t Replacing Harshit Rana and Matheesha Pathirana Yet in IPL 2026 Squad
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