Kolkata: A desperate attempt to take a catch, alas ends a torrid season (IPL 2026). Such is the story of Angkrish Raghuvanshi of KKR. This season he Kolkata Knight Riders(Kolkata Knight Riders) scored more than four hundred runs with five fifties. However, the young cricketer will not be able to play in the tournament due to an injury against Mumbai Indians.
Angakrish Raghuvanshi ruled out of IPL with broken finger. When he was seen entering the field on Friday with his arm in a slingbag, it was pretty clear that he would not be able to play in the tournament. It also became official before the last match of the group stage against Delhi Capitals.
Who instead of bodybuilding? When KKR head coach Abhishek Nair was asked this question in the press conference on the eve of the match, he said, ‘It is very unfortunate. Angakrish Raghuvanshi is an integral part of our team. Not only as a batsman but also as a wicketkeeper. He is such a good cricketer, he is not talked about much. It is very difficult to make up for his lack. His vacancy cannot be filled. But we have cricketers. As in the previous match, Manish Pandey came forward with responsibility. He batted well at number three. It’s a chance to prove it to others.’
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While Nair did not specifically name any cricketer, Tejaswi Dahiya is likely to be given a chance in Sunday’s match, just like the previous match. However, one cricketer has already moved to the KKR camp as a replacement for Angakrish. Luvnis Sisodia joined the KKR camp the day before the match on Saturday. The left-handed keeper-batsman also practiced with KKR.
Luvnith Sisodia has joined the KKR camp and trained at Eden Gardens today. He hasn’t been officially announced as a replacement yet, but that could be done if #KKR qualify for the playoffs. Sisodia will be the official replacement of Angkrish Raghuvanshi. pic.twitter.com/meMMoW5z34
— Prantik (@Pran__07) May 23, 2026
Luvnith was part of KKR last season as well. But he did not get a chance to play a single match. It is heard that he may join the KKR team instead of Angakrish. However, his name has not been officially announced by KKR yet. If the result doesn’t go in KKR’s favor on Sunday, then theirs IPL The season will end there. So the KKR management is waiting for now. After Sunday’s match KKR However, it is reported that Luvnith’s name may be officially announced as a replacement for Angakrish if they reach the playoffs.