KKR sign Navdeep Saini as Harshit Rana replacement

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced replacement signing for the IPL 2026 season, bringing in right-arm pacer Navdeep Saini to replace the injured Harshit Rana.

Saini, who has played 32 IPL matches and taken 23 wickets, also has 23 international wickets for India to his name. He joins the defending champions for INR 75 lakh.

In another squad update, Gujarat Titans have signed left-arm seamer Kulwant Khejroliya in place of the injured Prithviraj Yarra.

Khejroliya has picked up six wickets in the IPL and has previously represented GT, KKR, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He has been signed for INR 30 lakh.

Both franchises have moved quickly to address injury setbacks as the tournament heads into a crucial phase.

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