The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are gearing up for the IPL 2024 with renewed vigor and a revamped squad. After two consecutive years of missing out on the playoffs, the team has undergone significant changes, both on and off the field.
One of the most notable changes is the appointment of former skipper Gautam Gambhir as the new mentor of the side. With his wealth of experience and leadership qualities, Gambhir aims to guide KKR back to their winning ways.
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Ahead of the auctions, KKR made some strategic decisions, releasing several prominent players including Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, and Shakib Al Hasan. This move signaled the team’s intent to rebuild and strengthen their roster.
During the auctions, KKR emerged as one of the most active franchises, with a focus on assembling a formidable squad. The highlight of their auction strategy was the record-breaking signing of Mitchell Starc for a whopping INR 24.75 crore, making him the highest-paid cricketer in IPL history. Despite previous differences, the franchise resolved its issues with Starc, demonstrating its commitment to securing top talent.
In addition to Starc, KKR bolstered their pace attack by acquiring the promising Chetan Sakariya. Although they missed out on signing Rovman Powell and Chris Woakes due to budget constraints, they managed to secure other key players to fill crucial roles in the team.
One of the priorities for KKR was to sign an Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, and they successfully acquired KS Bharat at his base price of INR 50 lakh. However, with significant investment in Starc, the franchise had limited funds remaining, leading them to make shrewd signings like Shrefane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Heading into the IPL 2024, KKR boasts a balanced squad led by captain Shreyas Iyer, with seasoned veterans like Andre Russell and Sunil Narine complemented by promising talents such as Venkatesh Iyer and Varun Chakravarthy. With a total squad strength of 23 players, including 15 Indian and 8 overseas players, KKR is ready to compete for the coveted trophy once again.
Let’s delve into the finalized squad of the Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2024:
Retained Players for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024:
- Shreyas Iyer (Batter) – ₹12.5 Crore
- Andre Russell (All-rounder) – ₹12 Crore
- Varun Chakravarthy (Bowler) – ₹12 Crore
- Nitish Rana (All-rounder) – ₹8 Crore
- Venkatesh Iyer (All-rounder) – ₹8 Crore
- Sunil Narine (Bowler) – ₹6 Crore
- Jason Roy (Batter) – ₹2.8 Crore
- Rinku Singh (Batter) – ₹55 Lakhs
- Vaibhav Arora (Bowler) – ₹60 Lakhs
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Keeper-batter) – ₹50 Lakhs
- Suyash Sharma (Bowler) – ₹20 Lakhs
- Harshit Rana (Bowler) – ₹20 Lakhs
- Anukul Roy (All-rounder) – ₹20 Lakhs
Auction Players for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024:
- KS Bharat (Keeper-batter) – ₹50 Lakhs
- Chetan Sakariya (Bowler) – ₹50 Lakhs
- Mitchell Starc (Bowler) – ₹24.75 Crore
- Ramandeep Singh (All-rounder) – ₹20 Lakhs
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Batter) – ₹20 Lakhs
- Sherfane Rutherford (Batter) – ₹1.50 Crore
- Manish Pandey (Batter) – ₹50 Lakhs
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Bowler) – ₹2 Crore
- Gus Atkinson (Bowler) – ₹1 Crore
- Sakib Hussain (Bowler) – ₹20 Lakhs
Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2024 Batters:
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain) – ₹12.5 Crore
- Jason Roy – ₹2.8 Crore
- Rinku Singh – ₹55 Lakhs
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – ₹50 Lakhs
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi – ₹20 Lakhs
- Sherfane Rutherford – ₹1.50 Crore
- Manish Pandey – ₹50 Lakhs
Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2024 All-Rounders:
- Andre Russell – ₹12 Crore
- Nitish Rana – ₹8 Crore
- Venkatesh Iyer – ₹8 Crore
- Sunil Narine – ₹6 Crore
- Anukul Roy – ₹20 Lakhs
- Ramandeep Singh – ₹20 Lakhs
Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2024 Bowlers:
- Varun Chakravarthy – ₹12 Crore
- Vaibhav Arora – ₹60 Lakhs
- Suyash Sharma – ₹20 Lakhs
- Harshit Rana – ₹20 Lakhs
- KS Bharat – ₹50 Lakhs
- Chetan Sakariya – ₹50 Lakhs
- Mitchell Starc – ₹24.75 Crore
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman – ₹2 Crore
- Gus Atkinson – ₹1 Crore
- Sakib Hussain – ₹20 Lakhs
This season, Kolkata Knight Riders flaunt a squad of 23 players, consisting of 15 Indian players and 8 overseas players. With a remaining purse of ₹1.35 Crore, they are poised to tackle the challenges of the upcoming IPL season.
With a blend of experience and youth, KKR aims to make a strong comeback in IPL 2024 under the guidance of Gautam Gambhir and the leadership of Shreyas Iyer.
