KKR in Trouble for Playing Injured Spinner Varun Chakaravarthy

The Kolkata Knight Riders are in hot water for playing Varun Chakaravarthy, who's nursing a toe injury, in IPL 2026. After hobbling around post-match with a walking stick, KKR’s coach revealed Varun has a hairline fracture. Despite his struggles, he’s got 10 wickets this season, but will he be fit for the final matches against MI and DC? Stay tuned!

Quick rundown

1.KKR under scrutiny for playing injured Varun Chakaravarthy.

2.Varun Chakaravarthy suffers a hairline fracture on his toe.

3.BCCI not pleased with KKR's handling of the star spinner.

4.Varun's performance dipped in the business end of IPL 2026.

5.Chakaravarthy's fitness is crucial for Team India and IPL.

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