Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have secured a formidable lineup for the upcoming 2024 IPL season. The auction, held in Dubai on December 19, saw KKR strategically build their roster, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the on-field spectacle.
Meet the Squad (23 Players) of Kolkata Knight Riders
- Nitish Rana
- Rinku Singh
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Jason Roy
- Sunil Narine
- Suyash Sharma
- Anukul Roy
- Andre Russell
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Harshit Rana
- Vaibhav Arora
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- KS Bharat
- Chetan Sakariya
- Mitchell Starc
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Ramandeep Singh
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Manish Pandey
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Gus Atkinson
- Sakib Hussain
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International Flair (8 Overseas Players)
The Knight Riders have infused global talent into their ranks, boasting a diverse squad of eight overseas players.
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New Additions (Cost in INR)
- KS Bharat (Rs. 50 lakh)
- Chetan Sakariya (Rs. 50 lakh)
- Mitchell Starc (Rs. 24.75 crore)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Rs. 20 lakh)
- Ramandeep Singh (Rs. 20 lakh)
- Sherfane Rutherford (Rs. 1.5 crore)
- Manish Pandey (Rs. 50 lakh)
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Rs. 2 crore)
- Gus Atkinson (Rs. 1 crore)
- Sakib Hussain (Rs. 20 lakh)
Remaining Purse of Kolkata Knight Riders
As the dust settled in Dubai, KKR’s financial strategy left them with a cool Rs. 1.35 crore in the purse, emphasizing their meticulous approach in assembling a robust squad for the IPL 2024 campaign.
The stage is set, the players are ready, and Kolkata Knight Riders seem poised for an enthralling season, aiming to make waves in the cricketing arena.