IPL 2026: Tejasvi Singh replaces injured Raghuvanshi as concussion substitute
Kolkata, May 20
Kolkata Knight Riders had to make a concussion substitution during their important match in the Indian Premier League 2026 against Mumbai Indians after in-form batter and stand-in wicketkeeper Angkrish Raghuvanshi injured his hand in a field collision.
KKR replaced Raghuvanshi with Tejasvi Singh for the run chase in match 65 on Wednesday. "Ramandeep Singh has replaced Angkrish Raghuvanshi as a concussion substitute," KKR posted on X.
The incident happened during the 11th over of the Mumbai Indians' innings at Eden Gardens. Tilak Varma top-edged a delivery from spinner Varun Chakaravarthy high into the air. Both Raghuvanshi and Chakaravarthy ran for the catch and collided awkwardly, which allowed Tilak to escape. Raghuvanshi seemed to hurt his hand and left the field shortly after.
Initially, KKR put Tejasvi Singh in as the substitute wicketkeeper for the rest of the innings. They later officially named Ramandeep as the concussion replacement during the chase.
This injury raises concerns for KKR, which came into the match needing wins in their last games to keep their playoff chances alive. Raghuvanshi has been a key player for the team this season, scoring 422 runs in 12 innings at an average of 42.20 and a strike rate of 146.52. The 22-year-old has also hit five half-centuries, including three in his last four innings, making him one of KKR's most dependable batters in the middle order.
Ramandeep has had a tough time finding consistency this season. Before losing his spot in the XI last month, the all-rounder scored only 82 runs in six innings. As the tournament reaches its final stages, KKR hopes Raghuvanshi's injury is not serious enough to keep one of their key players sidelined.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Concussion substitute rules are still confusing sometimes. How is a bowler like Ramandeep a like-for-like replacement for a batter-wicketkeeper? 🤔 Anyway, hope Raghuvanshi recovers soon. KKR's playoff hopes are hanging by a thread.
Eden Gardens always produces such drama! But feel for Raghuvanshi—he was in the form of his life. And Varun da must be feeling terrible too, running for the same ball. Ramandeep has a golden chance to silence his critics today. 🏏
KKR's medical staff needs to be careful. Concussion protocols are there for a reason. Ramandeep hasn't been great this season, but maybe this substitution will work out like that time in 2023 when we brought in someone as a sub and they won us the game. Let's see.
Honestly, this is why you need depth in your squad. KKR should have had a proper backup keeper. Raghuvanshi was doing double duty and now we pay the price. Ramandeep is a good player but not the same level. Hope I'm proved wrong. 🙏
Just saw the replay—that was a nasty collision. Both were committed to the catch. Raghuvanshi has been a revelation this IPL, scoring so consistently at 22. Really hope it's not a serious injury. Ramandeep, this is your moment to shine! 🏏💪
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