Loveneth Sisodia (PTI Image)
Kolkata Knight Riders have brought in wicketkeeper-batsman Luvnith Sisodia as a replacement for injured spinner Matheesha Pathirana, who has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 with a hamstring injury.Go beyond boundaries with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Sisodia, who was previously part of both KKR and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, returns to the franchise setup after a modest domestic record, having scored 124 runs in 15 T20 matches for Karnataka. His inclusion adds depth to KKR’s batting and wicket-keeping options at a crucial stage of the season.
KKR now head into their final league match against Delhi Capitals with everything still on the line. Before they take on DC in Kolkata, the result of the Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians match will decide the equation. RR could seal qualifying with a win, which would effectively close the door on the rest of the chasing pack.However, if RR falters against MI, the evening fixture in Kolkata turns into a straight playoff battle, with KKR still in contention for a place in the Eliminator.Head coach
Abhishek Nayar
He confirmed that KKR was managing major injury concerns in the team. Main rotor
Varun Chakaravarthy
He was playing with a broken toe, while young batsman Angkrish Raghuvanshi was ruled out for the season with a concussion and a broken left finger.With injuries mounting and qualification hopes hanging by a thread, KKR’s final fixture in the league promises to be either complete clarity or complete chaos depending on results elsewhere.