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Ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)’s next match against Gujarat Titans (GT) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata tomorrow on May 16, a big update has come about Varun Chakravarthy.
Before the match, some updates have come on KKR’s legendary spinner. Due to his leg injury, Vaughan Chakravarthy missed the previous match of IPL 2026 against Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 13 at New Raipur. Without a spinner in the line-up, KKR suffered a defeat on the field against RCB.
Initial updates on Varun Chakravarthy’s injury ahead of KKR vs GT match in Kolkata
According to a recent report by Cricbuzz, the medical team and coaching staff are keeping a close eye on his progress. He bowled in the nets on Friday, which is a good sign for him and Kolkata Knight Riders. But, will he be able to take the field against Gujarat Titans on Saturday? The final decision is yet to be taken.
Update from KKR:
Varun Chakravarthy bowled in the nets at Eden Gardens on Friday. The medical team and coaching staff are keeping a close eye on his progress and availability for tomorrow’s game against Gujarat Titans. pic.twitter.com/2IQS4IMZ3G
– Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) 15 May 2026
KKR head coach sheds some light on Varun Chakravarthy’s injury
During the RCB vs KKR match, Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nair confirmed that the 34-year-old player has a toe injury. According to Nair, there was also a hairline on the injured area. The team’s head coach gave some information about the injury, but did not give any time frame for his return in the current season.
“It is not easy for him. He has been trying to come in for the team for the last few days, but maybe in the next game, if his toe gets better, he will come in. But he has a little hairline on the toe, and it is on the foot that he lands on, so it is quite uncomfortable for him right now. We are very hopeful that he will be back in the next game,” Nair said during the innings against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Told.
KKR had to face defeat against RCB without the service of Varun Chakraborty.
Varun Chakravarthy got injured during the match against Delhi Capitals. He was limping badly during the last over of his spell. After the match, the spinner was seen wearing knee braces and using crutches. Varun has been one of the key players for KKR and was in form as well.
Without him, KKR’s bowling department lacked quality and depth against Royal Challengers Bangalore and they ultimately lost the match. As of now, it is unknown when he will be able to return for Kolkata Knight Riders this season.
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