IPL 2026: Akash Deep ruled out ahead of season opener as KKR’s pace crisis deepens
Kolkata Knight Riders face a significant blow as pacer Akash Deep is ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury. This adds to existing concerns with Harshit Rana also unavailable and Matheesha Pathirana awaiting clearance. The franchise is now scrambling to find replacements for their depleted fast-bowling unit ahead of their season opener.