On May 13, just before facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Raipur, Kolkata Knight Riders’ Varun Chakaravarthy appeared on crutches, legs supported by braces. His presence loomed uncertain for the key match, given how vital he is to a team chasing playoff entry. Three-time title holders now watch closely, hoping their spin option recovers fast enough. Fitness doubts swirl at the worst possible moment for the franchise.
Out of nowhere, the mystery spinner got hurt while playing for KKR in their last match versus Delhi Capitals, clearly in pain during his bowling but pushing through all four overs anyway. Only later did it show how bad it was – he ended with a solid 28 runs off those four, then had to leave the field. Walking became hard right after, so Finn Allen stepped in under the Impact Player rule
Eight wickets down, KKR still found their way to a crucial win, clinging to a shot at the playoffs. Afterward, chatter lingered around Chakaravarthy’s condition. Once the game ended, skipper Ajinkya Rahane spoke up – said the spinner felt okay, though not ready to step onto the pitch.
“He’s fine. As long as Varun is bowling, he’s happy. When he’s fielding, he just wants to go inside. But he’s fine. He’s absolutely fine,” Rahane said.
Even so, Varun moving around on crutches with a leg brace doesn’t suggest he’s ready. Chances are high the spinner won’t play against RCB. Still, KKR have stayed quiet officially. His condition will guide decisions over the coming forty-eight hours before anything is confirmed.
Matheesha Pathirana Update
Out of nowhere, Dwayne Bravo mentioned Matheesha Pathirana is nearly back on his feet. Still, nobody’s saying when he might actually play again. His arrival with KKR hinted everything was fine – Sri Lanka Cricket had cleared him, after all – but clearly something else is going on behind the scenes. Plans shifted, even if no one explained why.
If Varun sits out the match versus RCB, swapping in Pathirana for Rovman Powell might happen – strengthening the bowlers could be the call. Though not expected by everyone, such a move makes sense under the circumstances
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