Homecomings In IPL Auction 2026: David Miller To LSG, Quinton de Kock To KKR & Matheesha Pathirana To CSK - In Pics
The IPL 2026 mini-auction is shaping into a battle of brains rather than budgets. With no RTM cards and uneven purses, franchises are increasingly targeting buybacks to regain familiar players at reduced prices. From CSK’s likely reunion with Matheesha Pathirana to KKR’s calculated interest in Quinton de Kock and Venkatesh Iyer, smart releases could redefine auction success. Teams like LSG may also revisit trusted names such as Ravi Bishnoi and David Miller. This evolving strategy could save crores, influence bidding patterns, and make IPL 2026 one of the most tactically fascinating auctions yet.
Dec 16, 2025, 12:56 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 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
5 Players KKR Might Release To Increase IPL 2026 Auction Purse: Venkatesh Iyer, Quinton de Kock And...
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had a disappointing IPL 2025 season under Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy, finishing eighth with just five wins in 14 matches and failing to qualify for the playoffs.
After their ordinary performance in IPL 2025, the three-times champions KKR are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. The Kolkata-based franchise are likely to release several under-performing players to increase their purse before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers for the next season.
Here's list of players whom KKR might release to increase IPL 2026 auction purse:
Nov 08, 2025, 18:14 PM IST
4 Players KKR Might Release Before IPL 2026 Auction: Venkatesh Iyer, Quinton de Kock And...
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had a disappointing IPL 2025 season under Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy, finishing eighth with just five wins in 14 matches and failing to qualify for the playoffs. After their ordinary performance in IPL 2025, the three-times champions KKR are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. The Kolkata-based franchise are likely to release several under-performing players to increase their purse before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers for the next season.
Here's list of players whom KKR might release before IPL 2026 auction:
Oct 13, 2025, 16:59 PM IST
4 Players KKR Might Release Before IPL 2026 Auction: Venkatesh Iyer, Quinton de Kock And...
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had a disappointing IPL 2025 season, finishing eighth with just five wins in 14 matches and failing to reach the playoffs. After their ordinary performance in IPL 2025, the three-times champions KKR are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. KKR are likely to release several under-performing players to increase their purse before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers for the next season.
Here's list of players whom KKR might release before IPL 2026 auction:
Sep 27, 2025, 21:06 PM IST
5 Players KKR Can Release To Get KL Rahul Ahead Of IPL 2026 Auctions
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are reportedly making aggressive moves in the IPL trade window, with strong indications of their keen interest in acquiring Indian star KL Rahul.
Jul 31, 2025, 18:29 PM IST
‘Simply Outstanding’: Shane Watson Reserves Big Praise On Quinton de Kock
After tearing the Royals apart, the experienced southpaw stayed unbeaten on 97(61) as KKR experienced euphoria with an 8-wicket win.
Mar 27, 2025, 22:41 PM IST
Quinton de Kock’s 97 Helps KKR Beat RR By Eight Wickets In IPL 2025 Clash In Guwahati
The chase was never in trouble, with the required run rate hovering around a run-a-ball. KKR lost Moeen Ali (5) and skipper Ajinkya Rahane (18) early, but De Kock held one end firm, finding an able partner in young Angkrish Raghuvanshi 22 (17 balls).
Mar 26, 2025, 23:20 PM IST
4 Overseas Players Who Are Likely To Start For KKR In IPL 2025: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell And...
The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will kick off on March 22, when defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) host the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. During the IPL Mega Auction, KKR assembled a strong squad, including several key overseas players, who are expected to feature in their starting Playing XI in the upcoming season.
Here's the four overseas players, who are likely to start for KKR in the upcoming IPL 2025:
Mar 10, 2025, 18:57 PM IST
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