Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) failed to make the IPL 2026 playoffs, finishing 7th with 13 points. Their campaign was marred by a poor start, inconsistent opening combinations, and key player injuries/absences.
Kolkata Knight Riders' star batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 due to a concussion and a fractured finger. He was a key performer, scoring 422 runs in 13 matches.
Kolkata Knight Riders secured a crucial IPL playoff win against Mumbai Indians, but star batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi suffered a worrying injury after a mid-match collision with teammate Varun Chakravarthy. Raghuvanshi experienced neck pain, dizziness, and headaches, leading to his substitution.
Tejasvi Singh Dahiya, a 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Delhi, replaced Angkrish Raghuvanshi as KKR's concussion substitute in IPL 2026. Dahiya was bought for Rs 3 crore after an impressive Delhi Premier League season.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored an unbeaten 82, his fifth 50+ score this IPL season, as Kolkata Knight Riders posted 247/2 against Gujarat Titans. Finn Allen also contributed a rapid 93.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit his 7th IPL half-century (50) and Cameron Green provided strong support as KKR posted a huge total against GT. Dropped catches proved costly for GT.
KKR is in a commanding position against GT halfway through the first innings, with Finn Allen and Angkrish Raghuvanshi building a strong partnership. GT has been sloppy in the field, dropping catches which have proven costly.
Virat Kohli scored a crucial ton for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Kolkata Knight Riders, becoming the first player to score 400+ runs in 12 different IPL seasons and the most-capped IPL player with 279 matches.
Kolkata Knight Riders face a must-win IPL 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with star spinner Varun Chakravarthy's fitness a major concern. Assistant coach Shane Watson expressed optimism about the team's recent form and potential playoff push, highlighting Angkrish Raghuvanshi's impressive skill development.
The Marylebone Cricket Club has defended the controversial 'obstructing the field' dismissal of KKR's Angkrish Raghuvanshi. They clarified that changing direction to run on the pitch, as Raghuvanshi did, constitutes a wilful act under the laws. The MCC emphasised that the batter's intent and actions, not whether they would have been out anyway, are key to such decisions.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s dismissal for obstructing the field during an IPL 2026 match against LSG has sparked debate. Former umpire Anil Chaudhary criticized the ruling and the failure to remove KKR's Kartik Tyagi from the attack after consecutive waist-high no-balls.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi was fined 20% of his match fee and given a demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during Kolkata Knight Riders’ clash with Lucknow Super Giants. He reacted angrily after an obstructing-the-field dismissal. Despite the incident, KKR won a Super Over thriller, thanks to Rinku Singh’s unbeaten 83.
Need an exaplaination copy with all these inputs (keep the quotes as original as possible) and give me copy on this: Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s obstructing-the-field dismissal sparked debate during Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants. Given out after a mid-dive deflection, the decision raised questions on law versus spirit and whether Rishabh Pant should have withdrawn the appeal. Rohan Gavaskar disagreed with the call, while Virender Sehwag termed it harsh. KKR later won in a Super Over.
KKR batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi was dismissed for obstructing the field in a match against LSG in Lucknow, becoming only the fourth player in IPL history to receive such a dismissal. The 21-year-old was ruled out after the third umpire determined he changed his running line while attempting to make his ground. The controversial decision sparked intense debate on social media, with fans divided over whether the ruling was harsh or justified.
Kolkata Knight Riders batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi was dismissed for "obstructing the field" during IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants, becoming only the fourth player in IPL history to suffer this rare dismissal. The third umpire ruled that Raghuvanshi altered his running line while attempting a run, leading to the ball striking him. The incident sparked visible frustration from KKR's dugout, including head coach Abhishek Nayar, as the team struggled near the bottom of the points table.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi became just the fourth player in IPL history to be dismissed for obstructing the field during KKR's match against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow, 2026. The young batsman was ruled out after changing his running line while attempting a quick single, with the third umpire upholding the appeal from Mohammed Shami. The decision triggered visible frustration from Raghuvanshi, who slammed his bat and threw his helmet, while KKR's dugout expressed disbelief. Both teams entered the match struggling, with LSG having just two wins from seven matches and KKR managing only one victory.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi became just the fourth player in IPL history to be dismissed for obstructing the field during KKR's match against Lucknow Super Giants. The young batter nudged the ball towards mid-on, attempted a quick single, was sent back, and dived as the throw came in — with the ball striking him. The third umpire ruled he had changed his running line. KKR, already struggling with just one win from seven matches, reacted with visible disbelief.
