Kolkata Knight Riders
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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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KKR paid Rs 16.73 lakh/run for this player in IPL 2025, was most expensive player of franchise
Cricket | May 26, 2025 18:36 ISTKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) entered IPL 2025 as the defending champions but bowed out of the season in eighth place with only five wins. They had hopes from a lot of their players, including the one who was bought for a humongous amount of Rs 23.75 crore.
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5 Players who could be released by Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2026
Sports | May 26, 2025 12:26 ISTKolkata Knight Riders finished their IPL 2025 season in eighth place with only five wins from 14 matches. They lost seven matches and two of their games ended in no result. A lot of their players were out of form during the season and on that note, here are 5 players KKR might release.
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KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane vows to come back stronger next year after team's poor show in IPL 2025
Cricket | May 26, 2025 11:17 ISTKolkata Knight Riders ended their IPL 2025 campaign with a massive 110-run loss at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). After the match, their captain, Ajinkya Rahan,e admitted that it was a season of ups and downs and vowed to come back stronger next year.
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KKR succumb to their biggest IPL loss against SRH, face 110-run defeat
Cricket | May 25, 2025 23:28 ISTSunrisers Hyderabad were absolutely brilliant against Kolkata Knight Riders in game 68 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025. Heinrich Klaasen hit a ton in the first innings, and the bowlers topped it off in the second innings.
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Heinrich Klaasen joins elite list with quickfire century against Kolkata Knight Riders
Cricket | May 25, 2025 21:43 ISTStar Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Heinrich Klaasen put in a brilliant show against Kolkata Knight Riders, scoring a quickfire century at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. He joined an elite list with a masterful century.
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SRH vs KKR, IPL 2025 Dream11 prediction: Best picks for Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Cricket | May 25, 2025 10:21 ISTSunrisers Hyderabad, with a couple of back-to-back wins, have shown what this squad can do and would feel frustrated with their overall season in the ongoing IPL season. A 7th spot beckons Pat Cummins and Co in the repeat of last year's final against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Delhi.
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Why LSG are above KKR on IPL 2025 points table despite having same points and negative NRR?
Cricket | May 23, 2025 12:09 ISTLucknow Super Giants came back strongly after four consecutive losses to turn the tables against the table-toppers, Gujarat Titans, to register their sixth win of the ongoing IPL season. The Super Giants have 12 points in their kitty and now have a good opportunity to finish with 14.
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Displeased Kolkata Knight Riders write to BCCI over mid-season rule change: Report
Cricket | May 21, 2025 9:04 ISTThe IPL relocated the RCB vs. SRH clash, set to take place on May 23 in Bengaluru, to Lucknow amid heavy rains in the Garden City. The weather in the Southern and Southwestern cities hasn't been great for the past week, and even the Wednesday clash between MI and DC is facing a rain threat.
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