Last night, India TV reported that Angkrish Raghuvanshi won’t play in IPL 2026. A broken finger on his left hand sidelined him – recovery could take more than twelve weeks. Though only twenty-one, he led Kolkata Knight Riders’ batting charts this year. Twelve innings brought four hundred twenty-two runs, struck at one forty-six fifty-two. Without him, the upcoming match versus Delhi Capitals may tilt harder. Playoff chances might dim too.
Out on the boundary, Raghuvanshi got hurt while diving for a catch in that tense game versus Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens. A collision with Varun Chakaravarthy left him dazed – just a light head knock – but still, he stayed upright. Only later did things shift when pain shot through his hand after another leap. By then, play was near its close in the opening half. Off he went, making space for Tejasvi Dahiya to step in.
Out goes Raghuvanshi, leaving a gap few saw coming. Who steps into those shoes now becomes the big unknown. Not just any name will do – this spot mattered right from the start. Finn Allen waits nearby, ready in theory, though his gloves have gathered dust lately. A body not fully willing has kept him off stumps so far. So they used him elsewhere, tucked away for moments needing speed, not signals. With names running thin, comfort fades. The team once rich in choices might now shuffle sideways, nudging Allen forward whether planned or not.
Fronting the bat now, think of Gill stepping in, his calm across the crease quiet but sure. Then there is Iyer – timing moves through him like a steady breath. Shaw too, sharp at first light, cuts angles others miss
- Sarthak Ranjan
Though Manish Pandey helped KKR beat MI, he isn’t quite the right fit at three right now. Because the pitch played slow, it suited his timing and rhythm. Yet a player such as Sarthak Ranjan answers what today’s game asks for. In the 2025 Delhi Premier League, chaos followed him – he smashed 449 runs across nine games, moving at 146.73. That kind of fire settles neatly into the third slot. - Ramandeep Singh
Sliding into the middle order might suit Ramandeep Singh, especially if Anukul Roy steps up to number three – or maybe even Cameron Green does. Up front for Jharkhand, Anukul piled on 303 runs across ten knocks, buzzing past a 160 strike rate. Failing that pick, Green fits just right. Time has given him chances, and he keeps answering with solid proof. - Rahul Tripathi
Out of nowhere, Rahul Tripathi steps in for Angkrish Raghuvanshi. Though he’s worn the jersey before, how he’s playing now raises questions. Even so, should KKR prefer sticking with what works, Tejasvi remains ready to bat late and keep wickets too – if Allen isn’t doing it.
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