IPL 2021 – KKR Playing XI vs RR: Varun Chakravarthy doubtful – Eoin Morgan led Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to go all guns blazing but their star spinner Varun Chakaravarthy’s knee injury puts a big question mark on his selection. However, the good news is that Andre Russell and Lockie Ferguson are fit and are available for selection as KKR face Rajasthan Royals in a potential knockout match with a win sealing playoff spot for KKR on Thursday. Follow IPL 2021 live updates on Insidesport.in and live streaming on Star Sports & Hotstar.
Sitting fourth on the table, KKR needs to win their final league game against Rajasthan to qualify for the playoffs and the return of Andre Russell and Lockie Fergusen will be crucial against Sanju Samson’s side.
KKR Playing XI vs RR: Big question mark on Varun Chakravarthy, Russell set to return as KKR eye sealing playoff spot against RR
IPL 2021 – KKR Playing XI vs RR: But as per recent reports, Varun Chakravarthy has suffered a knee injury and he is not in a good shape to take part in the T20 World Cup. That means, he is unlikely to take any further part in the IPL 2021 as BCCI would be monitoring his injury closely.
“Varun’s knees are not in greatest condition. He is in pain and trust me had it not been in a T20 World Cup, perhaps even Indian team management wouldn’t have taken the risk of playing him,” a BCCI source privy to the development told PTI on condition of anonymity.
“To be 100 percent fit, he might later require an extensive rehab but right now, the focus will be on his pain management during T20 World Cup. As far as I know, the KKR’s support staff has prepared an elaborate strength and conditioning chart for Varun, which is a part of his larger injury management programme. He also is administered pain killer injections so that he can bowl his four overs without much difficulty,” a BCCI official told PTI.
KKR Playing XI vs RR: Big question mark on Varun Chakaravarthy, Russell set to return as KKR eye sealing playoff spot against RR
IPL 2021 – KKR Playing XI vs RR: But Andre Russell is fit again and has been a match-winning all-rounder for Kolkata Knight Riders over the past couple of seasons. His unavailability leaves a big void in the lower middle order as well as death over bowling attack for KKR.
Eoin Morgan’s side tested Tim Siefert in the previous against Punjab Kings but the Kiwi wicketkeeper batsmen couldn’t impress as he went out cheaply after being run out. KKR tried Shakib Al Hasan against Sunrisers Hyderabad who had a fair outing with the ball, finishing at 1-20.
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KKR Playing XI vs RR: Big question mark on Varun Chakaravarthy, Russell set to return as KKR eye sealing playoff spot against RR
"Where is Russell? Where is Lockie?"
… Well they are at the training ground, firing in all cylinders 😎💥 @Russell12A #LockieFerguson #KKR #AmiKKR #KorboLorboJeetbo #আমিKKR #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/oK9VkA4poJ— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 6, 2021
KKR Playing XI vs RR: Big question mark on Varun Chakaravarthy, Russell set to return as KKR eye sealing playoff spot against RR
As for other places, Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer will continue to open as both are in good form while Rahul Tripathi will come at No 3. Even though captain Eoin Morgan has had a terrible form with the bat, he is a certainty as he will be leading the side. But he will be desperate to return to form.
Nitish Rana has done decently at the new No 5 position and will retain the spot. He will be followed by Dinesh Karthik. However, Andre Russell’s spot could go to
KKR Playing XI vs RR: Big question mark on Varun Chakaravarthy, Russell set to return as KKR eye sealing playoff spot against RR
Probable KKR playing XI vs RR:
Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan (c), Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Shakib al Hasan, Sunil Narine, Shivam Mavi, Tim Southee, Varun Chakravarthy (doubtful)/ Harbhajan Singh
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