Kolkata, May 15 -- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday confirmed that New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has returned home to begin preparations for the upcoming Test tour of England.

The development comes ahead of Kolkata's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against the in-form Gujarat Titans (GT) at Eden Gardens on Saturday evening.

In an official update, KKR said Ravindra has left the squad to focus on red-ball commitments with the New Zealand national team.

"Rachin Ravindra has returned home to begin his red-ball preparations for New Zealand's upcoming Test tour to England," the franchise stated.

The development comes as KKR continue their campaign in a crucial phase of the tournament, with squad balance and overseas av...