Kolkata’s Kolkata Knight Riders fast-bowling woes have deepened as India pacer Akash Deep has been ruled out of IPL 2026, according to Cricbuzz. A top franchise official confirmed the development, stating that the 29-year-old has been ruled out for the entire season.
Akash Deep, who was picked for INR 1 crore at the mini-auction, has not joined the squad training in Kolkata since March 18. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, with reports suggesting communication between the CoE managers and the franchise, though the exact nature of his injury remains unclear.