IPL 2026: Rachin Ravindra Leaves KKR for England Tour Preparations
The 26-year-old will focus on red-ball training for his maiden England tour after KKR said he returned home without playing a match.
- On Friday, Kolkata Knight Riders confirmed that New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra returned home to begin preparations for his upcoming Test tour of England.
- The 26-year-old Ravindra departed the Indian Premier League after playing no matches this season, with KKR prioritizing marquee all-rounder Cameroon Green instead.
- Red-Ball training remains the priority for Ravindra targeting his maiden England tour, building on previous performances including 176 in Christchurch and 165 against Zimbabwe in August 2025.
- The Black Caps face Ireland in a four-day warm-up in Belfast starting May 27, before playing three Test matches at Lord's, The Oval, and Nottingham.
- New Zealand currently sits second in the World Test Championship standings with two wins and a draw, positioning the side for a competitive England series.
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Rachin Ravindra leaves KKR to prepare for New Zealand's England Tests
Rachin Ravindra has left the Kolkata Knight Riders camp to begin preparations for New Zealand's upcoming Test tour of England. His departure comes at a critical juncture of IPL 2026, with KKR facing a string of must-win matches to keep their playoff hopes alive in an increasingly tight race.
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has suddenly left IPL 2026 and returned to his country. Rachin Ravindra has not played a single match for Kolkata Knight Riders this season. KKR announced on Friday that Rachin Ravindra has returned to New Zealand to start preparations for the upcoming Test series against England. Rachin Ravindra was bought by KKR for Rs 2 crore. Before the three-match Test series in England, New Zealand will pla…
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