One of the biggest setbacks comes for the Kolkata Knight Riders, who will be without promising Indian pacer Harshit Rana for the entire season. Rana suffered an injury during a warm-up match ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, leaving a noticeable void in KKR’s pace attack.
The Chennai Super Kings have also been dealt a blow with Australian seamer Nathan Ellis ruled out due to a hamstring injury. Known for his effectiveness in death overs, Ellis was expected to play a crucial role this season.
