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KKR Fitness Update on Varun Chakaravarthy Boosts Playoff Hopes Before Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Clash
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Published on 15 May 2026
Varun Chakaravarthy bowled in nets at Eden Gardens
Ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens, KKR issued a significant fitness update on injured spinner Varun Chakaravarthy. The franchise confirmed he has resumed bowling in the nets on matchday, with the medical and coaching teams closely tracking his progress and availability for the Saturday evening fixture. In a separate squad note, three-time champions KKR also confirmed New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has returned home for red-ball preparations for England. KKR sit eighth with nine points and an NRR of -0.198.
- KKR confirmed Varun Chakaravarthy bowled in nets at Eden Gardens
- The medical team and coaching staff are closely monitoring his progress
- Chakaravarthy’s availability for the GT clash remains under assessment
- KKR confirmed Rachin Ravindra left the squad for Test preparations
- KKR have played 11 matches: four wins, six losses, one no result
- KKR currently sit eighth with nine points and NRR of -0.198
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