Kolkata Knight Riders
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Hours after becoming most expensive overseas player in IPL history, Cameron Green bags a duck
Cricket | December 17, 2025 11:08 ISTAustralia all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player in IPL history as KKR splurged Rs 25.2 crore in IPL 2026 auction on Wednesday. However, a few hours later, he bagged a two-ball duck in the Ashes, getting out to Jofra Archer.
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KKR full squad after IPL 2026 auction: Green, Pathirana top picks, Allen and Seifert steal deals
Cricket | December 16, 2025 20:36 ISTKolkata Knight Riders were the most active team among all 10 franchises at the IPL 2026 auction. They also made the top two most expensive picks at the event, securing Cameron Green and Matheesha Pathirana. Here's how their final squad looks for IPL 2026:
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IPL 2026 auction: KKR secure Matheesha Pathirana for Rs 18 crore after fierce bidding war with LSG
Cricket | December 16, 2025 19:51 ISTMatheesha Pathirana was touted to be one of the biggest picks of the IPL 2026 auction and Kolkata Knight Riders ended up splurging INR 18 crore for the Sri Lankan pacer. Pathirana may not be in the best of form, but he has been a proven player in the IPL, and KKR will hope that he brings his best.
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Why did KKR shell massive amount of Rs 18 crore for Matheesh Pathirana at IPL auction 2026?
Cricket | December 16, 2025 17:05 ISTIPL auction 2026: Matheesha Pathirana will play for Kolkata Knight Riders in the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). KKR shelled out Rs 18 crore for the Sri Lankan fast bowler. But why did KKR shell such a massive amount for Pathirana? Here's the reason:
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Why will Cameron Green get Rs 18 crore despite being sold for Rs 25.2 crore to KKR in IPL auction?
Cricket | December 16, 2025 15:07 ISTCameron Green turned heads at the IPL 2026 auction today as Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings bid fiercely for the Australia all-rounder. However, despite being sold for the massive amount of Rs 25.2 crore, Green will only get Rs 18 crore as his IPL salary. Here's why
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Andre Russell's illustrious IPL career in a nutshell
Sports | December 01, 2025 14:08 ISTFormer West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell announced his retirement from IPL after being released by the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2026 player auction. While he will continue to be part of KKR, he won't play in the IPL. Here's a look at his record in the cash-rich league-
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Russell announces IPL retirement before 2026 auction, set to stay loyal to KKR in a coaching role
Cricket | November 30, 2025 14:17 ISTOne of the greats of the IPL and a bona fide T20 superstar, Andre Russell, has hung up his boots from the IPL. Russell, who represented the Kolkata Knight Riders for the last 12 years of the IPL, decided to call it a day after being released ahead of the 2026 edition to stay loyal to the franchise.
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Has Andre Russell represented any other team in IPL before, apart from KKR?
Cricket | November 18, 2025 14:22 ISTFormer West Indies all-rounder and one of the greatest T20 players, Andre Russell, was released by the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. Russell was with the Knight Riders for 12 seasons and has also played for the franchise's satellite teams in the ILT20, the MLC and the CPL.
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IPL 2026: List of Kolkata Knight Riders retained players, releases and purse remaining
Cricket | November 15, 2025 17:45 ISTKolkata Knight Riders have opted to release several of their marquee cricketers on the IPL 2026 retention deadline. They have released Venkatesh Iyer, who was bought for INR 23.75 crore and also their star all-rounder Andre Russell, who has represented the team for over a decade.
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KKR sign Tim Southee as new bowling coach ahead of IPL 2026, after Bharat Arun's departure
Cricket | November 14, 2025 15:10 ISTKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are slowly filling the empty spots in their coaching staff ahead of the 2026 edition of the IPL. Tim Southee last played in the IPL for KKR, across three seasons until 2023, and now will be keen to propel the next generation of bowlers to success in the tournament.
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Kolkata Knight Riders announce Shane Watson as assistant coach ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket | November 13, 2025 13:55 ISTThree-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders recently came forward and announced former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson as their new assistant coach ahead of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season.
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Mumbai Indians want KKR spinner in trade deal, talks in advance stage: Report
Cricket | November 13, 2025 2:30 ISTMumbai Indians are in advanced talks with KKR to re-sign leg-spinner Mayank Markande ahead of IPL 2026, aiming to strengthen their spin attack. The deal could be all-cash, while MI has also shown interest in former player Rahul Chahar.
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'His Inconsistent role and high price don't align': Aaron Finch's advice to KKR to free up funds
Cricket | November 11, 2025 19:12 ISTKolkata Knight Riders made a big-money buy at the IPL 2025 auction, getting back their Indian star from the knockouts in the title-winning season. However, the amount they ended up splurging might not be feasible for them to continue for another season with Venkatesh Iyer.
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IPL 2026: 5 marquee cricketers likely to be released for mini-auction
Cricket | November 08, 2025 10:43 ISTAll the franchises are currently finalising their squads ahead of the IPL retention deadline of November 15. With the trade window open, several franchises are eyeing a few possible options as well. In the meantime, here's a list of five marquee cricketers who are likely to be released.
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Rohit Sharma joining KKR in IPL 2026? Mumbai Indians take dig with smart wit
Cricket | October 30, 2025 17:06 ISTAfter Abhishek Nayar’s appointment as KKR head coach sparked rumours of Rohit Sharma joining him, Mumbai Indians quashed the speculation with a witty X post, saying “the sun rises every day, but not at Knight,” adding SRK’s line, “Mushkil Nahi Namumkin Hai.”
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Kolkata Knight Riders elevate Abhishek Nayar to head coach position ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket | October 30, 2025 17:23 ISTKolkata Knight Riders moved on from Chandrakant Pandit, a couple of months after the 2025 edition of the IPL and were on a hunt for a new head coach. The three-time champions are on the lookout for bowling coaches as well, with Bharat Arun and Carl Crowe parting ways with the franchise.
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'If I get respect...': Shreyas Iyer opens up on IPL switch from KKR to Punjab Kings and what changed
Cricket | September 09, 2025 9:40 ISTIPL-winning captain Shreyas Iyer, who switched his allegiance from the Kolkata Knight Riders to the Punjab Kings, opened up on the switch despite leading the third-most successful franchise in the tournament to the championship and what made him feel welcomed in the new setup.
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If Sanju Samson actually leaves RR, which IPL team is best placed to acquire wicketkeeper-batter?
Cricket | August 15, 2025 22:15 ISTRajasthan Royals have been pretty active in the last couple of weeks or rather have been made to, by franchise skipper Sanju Samson, who wants to part ways. Samson, who took over the franchise as captain in 2021, led the side to final in 2022 and again to the playoffs in 2024.
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'Most painful moment': Venkatesh Iyer reveals most disappointing aspect of IPL 2025
Cricket | August 14, 2025 16:21 ISTVenkatesh Iyer, who won the IPL with the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024, was bought back by the franchise for a whopping sum of Rs 23.75 crore. Iyer didn't have a season to remember in IPL 2025, but admitted that it was a huge learning curve for him.
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Kolkata Knight Riders part ways with IPL-winning coach Chandrakant Pandit
Cricket | July 29, 2025 18:49 ISTKolkata Knight Riders will be on the hunt for a new head coach ahead of the 2026 edition of the IPL, having parted ways with the incumbent Chandrakant Pandit. Pandit was appointed as the head coach before the 2023 edition of the IPL.
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