India, March 25 -- Kolkata Knight Riders have confirmed Navdeep Saini as the replacement for Harshit Rana, who will miss the entire IPL 2026 season following a recent knee injury. The right-arm pacer, formerly played for RCB and RR, joins KKR for INR 75 lakh. Saini has taken 23 wickets in 32 IPL matches so far and has also claimed 23 wickets in international cricket, bringing firepower to the KKR bowling attack. His inclusion aims to bolster the pace department and provide a steady option for the franchise, as they have suffered an injury crisis in the camp.

Meanwhile, Harshit had established himself as a vital part of KKR's pace attack, contributing significantly to their 2024 title-winning campaign with 19 wickets. The franchise backed...