Harshit Rana injury update: Pacer begins rehab at BCCI CoE after missing IPL 2026
Published - 10 Apr 2026, 03:11 PM | Updated - 10 Apr 2026, 03:13 PM
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fast bowler Harshit Rana recently checked into the Centre of Excellence (BCCI) in Bengaluru to begin his rehabilitation. According to reports, the young pacer, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026, is recovering well after undergoing knee surgery following an injury earlier this year.
Rana suffered a serious knee injury during a World Cup warm-up match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai in February. He missed the T20 World Cup 2026 and the IPL season for Kolkata Knight Riders. He underwent knee surgery performed by orthopedic surgeon Dinshaw Pardiwalla in February.
Harshit Rana Begins Rehab at BCCI Centre After Missing IPL 2026
According to a report by the Times of India, Harshit Rana arrived at the Board of Control for Cricket in India facility three days ago. He recently won the Best International Debutant award at the BCCI awards ceremony in Delhi last month.
"Harshit checked into the CoE three days back. He is doing well and his knee is recovering faster than expected. He has gained a bit of weight, which means his fitness is a concern. He will need to work on his fitness," a source tracking developments told TOI.
Rana also shared a positive update with his followers on Instagram. He posted a picture giving a thumbs-up while resting on a hospital bed. “Surgery done right, now focused on recovery and getting back to what I love," he wrote.
Harshit Rana’s IPL and Team India Journey Across Formats
Harshit Rana made his debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022. He has played 34 matches in the IPL, taking 40 wickets at an average of 25.72 and an economy rate of 9.51. In the 2025 season, he picked up 15 wickets in 13 matches, with best figures of 3-25.
His performances in the IPL helped him earn a place in the Indian team, even though there were initial doubts about his selection across formats. Over time, he has settled well, especially in white-ball cricket.
In ODIs, he has taken 26 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 27.38 and an economy rate of 6.21, with best figures of 4-39. He has also scored 124 runs at a strike rate of 121.56, including a top score of 52. In T20Is, he has taken nine wickets in nine matches with an economy rate of 10.60.
Harshit Rana has also played two Test matches since making his debut in the 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. He has taken four wickets at an average of 50.75, with best figures of 3-48.
KKR Sign Navdeep Saini but Struggle Early in IPL 2026 Season
Kolkata Knight Riders brought in Navdeep Saini as a replacement for their injured fast bowler in IPL 2026. However, the team has struggled to get going in the early part of the season.
KKR have played four matches so far, losing three, while one game ended with no result due to rain. As a result, they have just one point and are placed ninth on the points table.
Their latest loss came against Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens on April 9, where the opposition chased the target in the final over. Their home game against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 6 was abandoned due to heavy rain, with both teams sharing one point.
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