Chetan Sakariya Replaces Injured Umran Malik in KKR Squad for IPL 2025
Chetan Sakariya Replaces Injured Umran Malik in KKR Squad for IPL 2025 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made a key squad adjustment for IPL 2025 by bringing in left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariy a as a replacement for the injured Umran Malik . While both bowlers bring different strengths to the table, this move could impact KKR’s fast-bowling attack significantly. --- KKR’s Forced Change : Umran Malik’s Injury Woes Continue Umran Malik , renowned for his ability to consistently clock speeds above 150 km/h, has been struggling with injuries and fitness concerns over the past year. The 25-year-old speedster, who played just one game for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2024, was expected to participate in the Duleep Trophy at the start of the 2024-25 domestic season. However, his comeback was derailed first by a bout of dengue , followed by a hip fractur e, ruling him out of IPL 2025. Malik's raw pace made him one of India’s most excitin...