Kolkata Knight Riders have suffered a major setback ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, with pacer Akash Deep ruled out due to injury.
The absence of the fast bowler adds to the team’s challenges as they look to build a competitive squad for the tournament. Akash Deep’s pace and bowling depth were expected to play a key role in KKR’s campaign, and his unavailability may force the team management to rethink their strategy and explore replacement options ahead of the season.
