Kolkata Knight Riders have been dealt a significant setback ahead of IPL 2026, with fast bowler Akash Deep officially ruled out of the tournament due to a lower-back stress injury, requiring at least three more months of rehabilitation. This adds to KKR’s existing fast-bowling concerns, with Harshit Rana and Matheesha Pathirana also likely unavailable, prompting the team to trial more Indian pacers and rethink their bowling plans before the season starts in order to maintain competitiveness despite the challenges.
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KKR Hit Hard as Akash Deep Ruled Out of IPL 2026 With Back Injury
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