KKR’s Harshit Rana (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra)

In a huge blow, all-rounder Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. Rana injured himself during a warm-up fixture ahead of the T20 World Cup and has been missing from action since then. It is understood that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are yet to decide on a replacement for the all-rounder.Earlier on Friday, KKR roped in Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani. The 6 ft 8 in right-arm pacer has developed into one of Zimbabwe’s leading bowlers in the shortest format, known for generating steep bounce and taking wickets during crucial phases of an innings. Muzarabani brings considerable experience in T20 cricket, having taken more than 90 wickets in over 80 T20 Internationals at an impressive average of around 21. His best bowling figures in the format stand at 3/8.Muzarabani is scheduled to arrive in Kolkata on March 17 to link up with the KKR squad and begin preparations for the 2026 campaign.