Akash Deep Ruled out of IPL 2026: Before IPL 2026, the troubles of Kolkata Knight Riders are not showing any sign of decreasing. The team’s star fast bowler Harshit Rana is already out of this tournament due to injury.
Now another Indian fast bowler of KKR is out of the upcoming IPL season. That player is none other than Akash Deep. Sri Lankan fast bowler Mathisha Pathirana is also not fit yet. In such a situation, continuous injury to fast bowlers remains a problem for KKR.
KKR bought Akash Deep in the auction for Rs 1 crore.
According to the report of Cricbuzz, Akash Deep will not be able to play in IPL 2026. A senior official of Kolkata Knight Riders has confirmed that Akash Deep will not play this season. The KKR official said that unfortunately, he is out of IPL, out of this entire season. The 29-year-old Bengal fast bowler was bought by the franchise for his base price of Rs 1 crore in the mini-auction held in Abu Dhabi last year. In the absence of Harshit Rana, Akash Deep was going to take charge of the fast bowling. In such a situation, his exit is a big blow for KKR.
Akash Deep has played only 14 matches in IPL so far
Akash Deep, who plays domestic cricket for Bengal, has been troubled by injuries in his career. He has played 14 matches in the IPL so far, during which Akash has taken 10 wickets at an economy of 11.82. He was a part of the Lucknow team last season. Then he played six matches and took three wickets in his name. He has not been able to play all the matches in any season yet. Akash Deep made his IPL debut in 2022.
Akash Deep is rehabbing in COE
Akash Deep is currently rehabbing at the Center of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. Information about how serious his injury is has not been revealed yet. But there have been discussions regarding this between the management and the franchise. Let us tell you that KKR had started the camp in Kolkata from March 18, but Akash Deep could not attend it. Now after his exit, it will be interesting to see which player the franchise includes in the team as replacement.