US EditionKKR Provide Massive Update on Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy's Availability Ahead of IPL 2026 Match Against LSG: Reports
Sunil Narine has recovered from illness and resumed training, while Varun Chakravarthy remains a game-time decision after a left-hand injury.
- On Thursday, Kolkata Knight Riders marquee player Sunil Narine returns for the match against Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens after recovering from an illness that sidelined him for Monday's clash against Punjab Kings .
- KKR management cited an "abdominal issue" for Narine's absence during Monday's washout, while the team holds one point from three matches after losses to Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad .
- Despite resuming practice on Wednesday, spinner Varun Chakravarthy remains doubtful for Thursday's clash after injuring his left little finger against SRH, with no timeline set for his return.
- Cameron Green is likely to provide bowling services Thursday onwards, as the franchise coordinates the all-rounder's "workload management" with Cricket Australia to address the team's bowling depth.
- Every match at Eden Gardens carries significance for the defending champions, and Narine's return bolsters KKR's chances; a victory would boost their points and signal their return to championship form.
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Sunil Narine Set To Return For KKR vs LSG, Major Doubt Over Varun Chakravarthy
In their previous outing against Punjab Kings -- which was abandoned after 3.4 overs -- KKR were also without both their key spinners, Sunil Narine (abdominal pain) and Varun Chakravarthy (hand injury).
KKR share new update on Varun Chakaravarthy, reveal what happened with Sunil Narine against PBKS
Kolkata Knight Riders shared updates on Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy ahead of LSG clash. They revealed that Narine has recovered, while Varun is training post-injury, but selection remains uncertain amid KKR's poor start. They seek their first win of the season vs LSG.
IPL 2026: Narine available for LSG clash, Varun in doubt due to injury - The Tribune
Chakravarthy, their second spinner, is in doubt for Thursday's clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) due to an injury to his left hand, which also caused him to miss the PBKS clash. Varun's hand was covered with tape as he sat in the dugout, and there is no timeline set for his return. He had sustained the injury during the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) last week, as per ESPNCricinfo.
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LatestlyIPL 2026: Narine available for LSG clash, Varun in doubt due to injury
Chakravarthy, their second spinner, is in doubt for Thursday's clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) due to an injury to his left hand, which also caused him to miss the PBKS clash. Varun's hand was covered with tape as he sat in the dugout, and there is no timeline set for his return. He had sustained the injury during the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) last week, as per ESPNCricinfo.
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