Based on a Cricbuzz report, a top KKR official confirmed Akash Deep's unavailability for IPL 2026. "Unfortunately, he is out of the IPL, ruled out for the season," the KKR official said. After playing limited matches for Lucknow Super Giants last year due to injury, Akash Deep impressed everyone with his performances in England for India in the Test series. KKR's IPL 2026 schedule in first phase KKR are set to kick their IPL 2026 campaign against the Mumbai Indians on March 29 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Also Read | IPL 2026: Complete list of players who have been ruled out or are unavailable

Source: Mint March 21, 2026 09:46 UTC