Akash Deep Injury Update: KKR Pacer Set to Miss IND vs AFG Test After IPL Setback

Kolkata Knight Riders had issues before the start of IPL 2026. Matheesha Pathirana arrived late, while Harshit Rana and Akash Deep had to miss IPL due to their respective injuries. While Rana was spotted limping with crutches, Akash Deep's injury was initially unclear. But it was eventually determined that it was his back Injury.

KKR pacer Akash Deep ruled out for months, targets comeback in Duleep Trophy 2026

As for updates, Akash Deep will be sidelined for 3 - 4 months as he aims to return during the 2026 Duleep Trophy. Therefore, he will miss India's upcoming Test against Afghanistan on June 6th. Back injury is quite common among fast bowlers. Moreover, Akash Deep has long been troubled by back issues.

🚨 Update on Akash Deep 🚨 [Revsportz]

🔹 Pacer joins BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Thursday
🔹 Looking to comeback for Duleep Trophy in SEP
🔹 Might be available for IND tour of NZ in OCT - NOV

📷 Garima Agarwal / CAB pic.twitter.com/l93ZCuQTko

— CricketGully (@thecricketgully) April 27, 2026

He faced similar problems last year when he was playing for Lucknow Super Giants. He performed well in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but had to miss the final match because of an injury. After that, in England, he played three matches and took 13 wickets but got injured again.

Before IPL 2026, he got injured in the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26. He took 22 wickets. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. He may be back around September.

Akash Deep has participated in ten test matches for India. He has not yet played any white-ball cricket. However, he will also miss the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka in August.

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