New Delhi: In what comes as huge blow for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Akash Deep has been ruled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. After already struggling with fast-bowling concerns with Harshit Rana ruled out and Matheesha Pathirana awaiting clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket, this comes as a major blow.
As per a report in Cricbuzz, a top official from KKR confirmed the development saying that it is very unfortunate that he is ruled out of the entire season. The 29-year-old Bengal pacer was bought by the franchise at his base price of INR 1 crore at last year’s mini-auction in Abu Dhabi.
🚨 KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS INJURED PLAYERS LIST🚨
– Akash Deep (Ruled Out)
– Harshit Rana (Ruled Out)
– Matheesha Pathirana pic.twitter.com/lzrj8ANQJ5— Cricket Central (@CricketCentrl) March 21, 2026
The KKR camp has been underway in Kolkata since March 18 but Akash Deep has not reported there. It is understood that he has been undergoing rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, although the exact nature of his injury remains unclear, mentions the report.
More to follow..