KKR Ropes in Navdeep Saini as Harshit Rana's Replacement for IPL 2026

• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has signed Navdeep Saini as a replacement for the injured Harshit Rana for IPL 2026.
• KKR faced a setback with three fast bowlers out: Harshit Rana injured, Matheesha Pathirana recovering, and Mustafizur Rahman banned.
• Navdeep Saini, once among the fastest bowlers in IPL, previously clocked 152.85 kmph.
• Saini, who played 2 Tests, 8 ODIs, and 11 T20Is for India, was part of the historic Gabba Test win in 2021.
• He has played 32 IPL matches for RCB and Rajasthan, taking 23 wickets, and last played in IPL 2023.