Hanuma Vihari questioned some of the national team players' motivation when it comes to playing international cricket and pointed out that difference in availability when it comes to the IPL.

Harshit Rana's hamstring injury in his first series after coming back from a knee surgery has raised concerns over his fitness regimen as top sources revealed that the burly fast bowler gained weight during his rehabilitation.

BCCI has replaced injured Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy with Prince Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi in India's ODI and T20I squads for upcoming series against England and Zimbabwe.

India suffered a double injury blow ahead of the final two T20Is against England with pacer Harshit Rana and mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy being ruled out due to hamstring injuries.

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane said the decision to continue playing mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy despite a fractured left toe was taken only after clearance from the medical staff.

KKR vs DC, IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a big defeat to Delhi Capitals in their final league game of IPL 2026.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar lauded wrist spinner Varun Chakravarthy's commitment to playing for the franchise despite being hit with injuries, adding that the toughest characters in the game always find a way to overcome pain and adversity.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been criticised for fielding a star player despite visible injury concerns.

Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Shane Watson has hailed ace India mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy for continuing to play in the IPL through "pain" after suffering a hairline fracture in his left foot.

BCCI recently courted controversy by forcing India's centrally contracted player Varun Chakravarthy to play despite a fractured left foot.