# KKR Sign Navdeep Saini for IPL 2026

URL: https://technosports.co.in/kkr-sign-navdeep-saini-for-ipl-2026/  
Published: 2026-07-02  
Updated: 2026-07-02  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The Kolkata Knight Riders have officially drafted pace veteran Navdeep Saini for INR 75 lakh. Saini replaces the injured Harshit Rana, who was sidelined by a severe knee strain during T20 World Cup warm-ups. After a three-year hiatus, Saini describes this high-stakes return as his ultimate career revival. Can the speedster ignite KKR’s bowling lineup and reclaim his elite status?