Navdeep Saini added to KKR to replace Harshit Rana

Kolkata Knight Riders add Navdeep Saini

New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders replaced injured fast bowler Harshit Rana with an experienced player. Navdeep Saini Have decided to include him in our team. This information was shared on 25 March 2026. Navdeep Saini has gained a lot of experience playing all formats for India.

Navdeep Saini’s IPL career

Navdeep Saini till now 32 ipl matches played in which he 23 wickets Have achieved. Apart from this, he has also played for India at international level. 23 wickets Have taken. Saini has been transferred to Kolkata Knight Riders for this season. 75 lakh rupees Has been added and he will join the team in place of Harshit Rana.

new player of gujarat titans

Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans He also replaced his injured player Prithviraj Yara. Kulwant Khejroliya Has been included in the team. Left arm fast bowler Khejroliya has played in the IPL so far. 6 wickets And he has previously played for Gujarat, KKR and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Them 30 lakh rupees Has been included in the team.

Harshit Rana’s injury

Harshit Rana has recently been ruled out of the entire season due to a serious knee injury. The injury occurred while bowling during a practice match against South Africa on 4 February 2026. After getting injured, he had to leave the field and later had to undergo surgery, due to which he t20 world cup And ipl 2026 Left out of both.

Harshit Rana’s retention

Harshit Rana is counted among the emerging players of Indian cricket. He has made important contributions to the team through both his bowling and batting. Especially in 2024 when Kolkata Knight Riders won the IPL title, his performance played a vital role in the team’s success. KKR signed him for IPL 2026 Rs 4 crore Was retained, but due to injury he will not be able to participate in this season.