Huge blow for KKR! Key player ruled out ahead of crucial clash vs Delhi Capitals
Kolkata Knight Riders have been dealt a significant blow as Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out of IPL 2026. The star wicketkeeper-batter sustained a concussion and a fractured finger on his left hand during a match against Mumbai Indians. Raghuvanshi was a key performer for KKR this season.
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a major setback ahead of their crucial do-or-die IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals, with star wicketkeeper-batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi being ruled out of the remainder of the tournament. KKR issued an official update on Raghuvanshi, who has been one of their standout performers in IPL 2026. "Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out of 2026 TATA Indian Premier League after sustaining a concussion and a fracture to a finger on his left hand while attempting a catch during Kolkata Knight Riders’s match against Mumbai Indians on Wednesday, 20 May," the statement said.
"We wish him a speedy and complete recovery," it added. Raghuvanshi featured in 13 matches in IPL 2026, scoring 422 runs at an average of 42. 20 and a strike rate of 146.
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