Good news for KKR fans before IPL 2026 begins! The star player will not be out of the entire tournament…

Harshit Rana : Good news for Kolkata Knight Riders fans ahead of IPL 2026. Star fast bowler Harshit Rana is currently sidelined due to injury. There were reports that he has been completely ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury. KKR fans were very disappointed, as Harshit is one of the most important players in the team. However, now positive news is coming out about Rana. He will not be out for the entire tournament.

Harshit Rana may play some matches in IPL 2026

Harshit Rana’s injury was a big worry for KKR. After reports that he will be out of the tournament altogether, fans have been looking for another player to replace him, but Kolkata Knight Riders are yet to announce the name of his replacement. Now, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo, Harshit will not miss the entire IPL. He is currently recovering from an injury and the BCCI medical team is yet to announce his return date.

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KKR’s failure to announce Harshit Rana’s replacement or confirm his absence from the tournament suggests that Rana may be fit. The IPL will continue till April 12. The competition is huge and if Harshit recovers and is fit to play, he could play the last few matches of the league for KKR. Recently, Harshit was seen walking with the help of a stick at the BCCI Naman Awards ceremony.

Not only Harshit Rana, but Mathisha Pathirana is also injured. Pathirana was injured during the 2026 T20 World Cup. In the IPL 2026 auction, KKR bought him for Rs 18 crore. However, like Rana, Pathirana’s involvement is also uncertain.

Harshit Rana was seen walking with a stick at the Naman Awards after knee surgery. He will also miss IPL 2026.

Get well soon, Harshit Rana pic.twitter.com/WxwrtTJy0E

— MuFFatLal Bohra (@arshdeep3444) March 16, 2026

KKR is yet to announce his replacement. Perhaps the team is also hoping for Pathira to get fit. It is worth noting that Mustafizur Rahman will also not be a part of IPL 2026 and has been replaced by Zimbabwean fast bowler Blessing Mazarbani.