New Delhi, May 15 -- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released Rachin Ravindra as the New Zealand will begin preparations for the red-ball tour of England, the franchise informed on Friday. The development of Ravindra's release came in just before KKR's Indian Premier League (IPL) game against Gujarat Titans at home on May 16.

Having finished their away commitments with a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Raipur, KKR will play their final three games in the league stage at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 16, 20 and 2024. After Gujarat Titans, KKR host Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals.

"Rachin Ravindra has returned home to begin his red-ball preparations for New Zealand's upcoming Test tour to England," KKR said in a media...