Watch: KKR injury worries grow as Harshit Rana spotted on crutches, IPL 2026 in doubt
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KKR's preparations for IPL 2026 could suffer a major blow as fast bowler Harshit Rana's injury concerns grow. The young pacer was recently seen on crutches, raising doubts over his availability for the upcoming season.
Kolkata Knight Riders could face a major setback ahead of IPL 2026 after fast bowler Harshit Rana was spotted on crutches during the BCCI Naman Awards in Mumbai. The development has raised fresh concerns about his fitness and availability for the upcoming season.
The pacer attended the ceremony on March 15 but was unable to walk onto the stage to collect his award for Best International Debut (Men’s). IPL chairman Arun Dhumal instead presented the honour to Rana after walking down the stage himself.
Harshit Rana’s injury is quite serious. He is not able to walk properly and is using a stick to walk. Even then, he came to the Naman Awards show today. If he had not come, it would have been completely understandable. Because of this injury, he will also not play in this year’s pic.twitter.com/KIGdiSdHYV— (@rushiii_12) March 15, 2026
The video of Rana arriving at the event with crutches quickly went viral on social media, further fuelling speculation about the extent of his injury and whether he will be fit in time for the IPL.
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