4 Overseas Players Who Are Likely To Start For KKR In IPL 2026: Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana And...
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged as the biggest disruptors of the bidding table in the recently concluded IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi. With the emotional retirement of club legend Andre Russell, who has now transitioned into the role of the team's "Power Coach" - KKR entered the IPL 2026 auction with a massive purse and a clear mandate: build a new era.
After shattering records with a Rs. 25.20 crore bid for Cameron Green and spending a whopping Rs 18 crore on Matheesha Pathirana, the KKR management has made their intentions clear. They aren't just filling holes; they are trying to construct an invincible lineup for the upcoming IPL 2026 season.
Based on the retained core and the massive auction buys, here are the four overseas players who are likely to start in KKR's playing XI in the IPL 2026:
Dec 28, 2025, 18:38 PM IST
KKR Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2026: Finn Allen To Open, Rinku Singh At No. 5 Spot, Matheesha Pathirana As Impact Player, Cameron Green To Bat At...
The IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16 reshaped the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad dramatically. Having entered the IPL 2026 auction with the largest purse of Rs 64.3 crore, the three-time champions KKR flexed their financial muscle to rebuild after a disappointing IPL 2025 season that saw them finish mid-table and release impactful players like Andre Russell (who transitioned to a coaching role) and Venkatesh Iyer.
With the record-breaking Rs 25.20 crore acquisition of Cameron Green and the Rs 18 crore capture of Sri Lankan sensation Matheesha Pathirana, KKR have tried to bolster their pace-bowling all-rounder depth and death-bowling reliability.
Based on the retained core and the fresh auction buys, here is the predicted strongest Playing XI for the upcoming KKR for IPL 2026 season:
Dec 26, 2025, 18:55 PM IST
IPL 2026 Best Impact Player Options For CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH - Check In Pics
After the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi, all ten franchises have finalised their best possible squads for the upcoming season. The much-awaited IPL 2026 will kick off on March 26 and the teams are already plotting how to use their "12th Man" - the Impact Player in the best possible manner to get the desired results.
Entering its fourth season, the Impact Player rule has evolved from a novelty to a critical tactical weapon and teams are moving away from "bits-and-pieces" substitutions to "Specialist Impact Players".
Here are the best Impact Player options for RCB, CSK, MI, KKR and other teams for IPL 2026 season:
Dec 20, 2025, 23:27 PM IST
Top 10 Most Expensive Buys At IPL 2026 Auction From KKR, CSK, SRH, LSG, GT, RR: Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana, Prashant Veer And... - In Pics
The IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi saw franchises unleash aggressive bidding strategies to secure premium talent for the upcoming season. With high stakes and big purses, several players commanded eye-catching prices, from established international stars to breakout domestic talents. Here’s a detailed look at the Top 10 most expensive buys from the IPL 2026 auction.
Dec 16, 2025, 22:35 PM IST
IPL 2026 Auction Top Targets For RCB, CSK, MI, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH Ahead Of New Season - Check In Pics
The stage is set for the much-anticipated IPL 2026 mini-auction, set to be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Unlike a mega-auction, this one-day mini IPL auction focuses on filling gaps rather than full rebuilds, with teams aiming to bolster their cores for the upcoming 19th edition of the cash-rich league.
With big names like Cameron Green, Liam Livingstone, Ravi Bishnoi, and Venkatesh Iyer going under the hammer, and with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) holding the largest purse, expect fireworks and record-breaking bids during the IPL 2026 mini-auction.
Here's a breakdown of what each of the 10 teams desperately needs heading into the IPL 2026 auction and upcoming season:
Dec 15, 2025, 18:56 PM IST
Top 10 Players Who Are Likely To Be Key Targets For RCB, CSK, MI, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH At IPL 2026 Auction - Check In Pics
The IPL 2026 mini-auction, set for December 16, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, features a pool of 359 shortlisted players (245 Indian, 114 overseas), with 77 slots available across the 10 franchises, including 31 for overseas players. This one-day event focuses on targeted upgrades rather than overhauls, with teams entering with varying purses (e.g., KKR at Rs 64.3 crore for a potential rebuild, MI at just Rs 2.75 crore for selective tweaks).
With limited spots available and a handful of genuine match-winners on the table, several high-profile players like Cameron Green, Liam Livingstone, Venkatesh Prasad and others are expected to see their value soar, potentially breaking the bank for the teams that manage to secure them.
Here are the big names who are likely to be the key targets of teams at the IPL 2026 auction:
Dec 09, 2025, 23:47 PM IST
4 Players LSG Might Target At IPL 2026 Auction: Matheesha Pathirana, Venkatesh Iyer And...
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi with Rs 22.95 crore in their purse and six slots to fill including four overseas. After a seventh-place finish in IPL 2025, LSG have retained a strong core around captain Rishabh Pant, including Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and new trade-ins like Mohammed Shami.
Ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, LSG's key gaps include a middle-order finisher after David Miller's release, an overseas pacer, a frontline Indian spinner after Ravi Bishnoi's exit, and all-rounder depth. Their strategy will focus on versatile, high-impact players to build a title-contending squad under coach Justin Langer.
Here are four players LSG might actively target at IPL 2026 auction:
Dec 06, 2025, 23:16 PM IST
4 Players Sunrisers Hyderabad Might Target At IPL 2026 Auction: Matheesha Pathirana, Ravi Bishnoi And...
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a healthy Rs 25.5 crore purse and 10 slots to fill after trading Mohammed Shami to Lucknow Super Giants and releasing players like Adam Zampa, Rahul Chahar, Abhinav Manohar and others.
SRH's core - featuring Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Pat Cummins (c), and Nitish Kumar Reddy - remains intact. However, they will look to plug a few key gaps in their squad at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, particularly focusing on bolstering their Indian spin attack, and pace bowling depth after a few key releases and trades.
Here are four key players SRH could target at the IPL 2026 auction:
Dec 05, 2025, 16:35 PM IST
Meet Players With Rs 2 Crore Base Price For IPL 2026 Auction From Each Country: Australia's Cameron Green, Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana And...
A total of 1,355 players have signed up for the IPL 2026 mini-auction, including top stars from every major cricketing nation. Among them is an exclusive group of players who have set a base price of Rs 2 crore. Here’s the full country-wise list of all cricketers in the highest base-price bracket.
Dec 02, 2025, 20:48 PM IST
4 Players KKR Might Target At IPL 2026 Auction: Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana And...
After a disappointing 8th-place finish in IPL 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have undergone a major squad overhaul and released high-profile underperformers like Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Quinton de Kock, and Anrich Nortje to enter the 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi with the league's largest purse of Rs 64.3 crore and 13 slots to fill.
KKR's retained core featuring Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi - provides a strong spin and middle-order base, but gaps remain in opening batting, wicketkeeping, all-round depth, and pace bowling.
Here are four high-profile players KKR might actively target at the IPL 2026 auction:
Dec 02, 2025, 17:39 PM IST
4 Players CSK Might Target At IPL 2026 Auction: Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell And...
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a substantial purse of Rs 43.4 crore and just 9 slots to fill. After a dismal 2025 season when they finished last with just four wins, the five times champions CSK have undergone a major overhaul, trading away long-time all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Sanju Samson, while releasing 11 players including Rachin Ravindra and Matheesha Pathirana.
The overhaul from CSK has left a glaring gap in their all-rounder department and they desperately need versatile players to bolster their lineup ahead of the IPL 2026 season. As a result, CSK will be looking for spin-bowling all-rounders and as well as overseas fast-bowling all-rounders during the upcoming IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Here are four players CSK might actively target at the IPL 2026 auction:
Dec 01, 2025, 17:31 PM IST
4 Players LSG Might Target At IPL 2026 Auction: Glenn Maxwell, Matheesha Pathirana And...
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi with Rs 22.95 crore in their purse and six slots to fill including four overseas. After a seventh-place finish in IPL 2025, LSG have retained a strong core around captain Rishabh Pant, including Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and new trade-ins like Mohammed Shami.
Ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, LSG's key gaps include a middle-order finisher after David Miller's release, an overseas pacer, a frontline Indian spinner after Ravi Bishnoi's exit, and all-rounder depth. Their strategy will focus on versatile, high-impact players to build a title-contending squad under coach Justin Langer.
Here are four players LSG might actively target at IPL 2026 auction:
Nov 22, 2025, 19:42 PM IST
4 Players KKR Might Target At IPL 2026 Auction: Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana And...
After a disappointing 8th-place finish in IPL 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have undergone a major squad overhaul and released high-profile underperformers like Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Quinton de Kock, and Anrich Nortje to enter the 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi with the league's largest purse of Rs 64.3 crore and 13 slots to fill.
KKR's retained core featuring Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi - provides a strong spin and middle-order base, but gaps remain in opening batting, wicketkeeping, all-round depth, and pace bowling.
Here are four high-profile players KKR might actively target at the IPL 2026 auction:
Nov 17, 2025, 18:26 PM IST
Andre Russell To Liam Livingston: Top 10 Most Expensive Releases From KKR, CSK, LSG, DC, RCB, Ahead Of IPL 2026 Mini Auction - In Pics
Ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction, franchises made several bold and unexpected decisions by releasing some of their most expensive players. Here are the top 10 most expensive releases from the franchises.
Nov 16, 2025, 08:08 AM IST
7 Retained IPL Players Who Might Be Released Before IPL 2026: Shimron Hetmyer, Mayank Yadav & More - Check Full List
As IPL 2025 nears its conclusion, franchises are already reviewing their squad performances to decide on retentions for the 2026 season. Several high-profile retained players underperformed or were plagued by injuries, putting their futures in question. Here's a look at some players who might be released before IPL 2026:
May 22, 2025, 16:29 PM IST
CSK's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025 Match Against Rajasthan Royals: Ayush Mhatre As Opener, MS Dhoni To Bat At...
MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 62nd match of the IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on May 20, Tuesday. CSK, who have already been eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoffs race and are at the bottom of the points table with just three wins, will look to bring some respectability to their campaign.
Here's CSK's predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025 match against RR:
May 19, 2025, 22:56 PM IST
IPL 2025 Resumption: List Of Star Overseas Players Who Might Not Be Available For CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH - Check In Pics
Just days after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was suspended due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, there is renewed hope that the tournament could resume soon. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has started initiating plans to get the league back on track and will likely resume on 16 May. Overseas players are being recalled but some may not return for the second phase. Scroll down to check the list:
May 18, 2025, 14:11 PM IST
IPL 2025 Restart: List Of Overseas Players Available For GT, RCB, PBKS, MI, DC, KKR, LSG, SRH, RR, CSK - Check In Pics
The IPL 2025 will resume on Saturday, May 17 with the clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka. After a week-long suspension of IPL 2025 due to cross-border India-Pakistan tensions, the availability of overseas players is in focus ahead of the restart of the tournament.
Here's the full list of overseas players who are available for rest of IPL 2025 season:
May 16, 2025, 23:38 PM IST
IPL 2025 Resumption: List Of Star Overseas Players Who Might Not Return For CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH - Check In Pics
Just days after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was suspended due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, there is renewed hope that the tournament could resume soon. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has started initiating plans to get the league back on track and will likely resume on 16 May. Overseas players are being recalled but some may not return for the second phase. Scroll down to check the list:
May 12, 2025, 10:53 AM IST
IPL 2025 Resumption: List of Overseas Players For CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH - Check In Pics
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is likely to resume soon after a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. According to an Indian Express report, the BCCI is contemplating to host the remaining IPL 2025 matches in the three venues - Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad from May 16. The new schedule will be released to the IPL franchise by Sunday night.
However, the biggest challenge for the BCCI when it comes to IPL resumption is to get the overseas players to return. Notably, the overseas players of the most franchises have left India after the suspension of IPL 2025 on Friday, a day after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala due to India-Pakistan border tension.
Here's the list of foreign players for RCB, CSK, MI, KKR and other teams for IPL 2025:
May 11, 2025, 18:30 PM IST