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
Virat Kohli To Jasprit Bumrah: 5 Players With 10-Plus Seasons For Single IPL Franchise Since Debut - Check In Pics
In the ever-evolving world of the Indian Premier League, where player movement has become the norm, a rare group of cricketers stand out for their unwavering loyalty to a single franchise. Here's list of players with 10-plus seasons for a single franchise since their debut in IPL.
Dec 28, 2025, 07:40 AM 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: How Much CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, GT, RR, DC, PBKS Invested In Foreign Stars - In Pics
The latest IPL spending figures clearly show that teams have taken very different approaches when it comes to overseas players. Some franchises have built their squads around foreign stars, expecting them to play key roles every match, while others have used overseas players mainly as support to a strong Indian core. Here's a breakdown of each team's spending on their foreign players.
Dec 23, 2025, 20:11 PM IST
IPL 2026: Overseas Players Of CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, GT, RR, DC, PBKS After Mini Auction - In Pics
Following the IPL 2026 auction, all franchises have finalised their overseas combinations by blending earlier-retained foreign players with new auction signings. Teams largely focused on balance, retaining proven match-winners while adding specialists to fill gaps in pace bowling, power-hitting, and all-round depth. Here is the list of every team's overseas players.
Dec 22, 2025, 20:05 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
KKR Retained And Released Players List Ahead Of IPL 2026 Auction: Russell & Venkatesh Iyer Released, Rahane Retained, Biggest Purse Ahead Of Auctions
Kolkata Knight Riders have submitted their official list with their retained and released players ahead of IPL 2026 mini auction. Check the complete player list along with their price.
Nov 15, 2025, 13:39 PM IST
10 Bowlers With Most Wickets In IPL History: Yuzvendra Chahal On Top, Jasprit Bumrah On 6th Spot, R Ashwin At...
Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday, August 27. Ashwin, who started and ended his IPL career with five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), finished as the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the league.
Here's list of top 10 wicket-takers in the IPL history:
Aug 28, 2025, 19:52 PM IST
Rashid Khan To Dwayne Bravo: Top 10 Wicket-Takers In T20s Ever, Is Any Indian Player On The List? Check In Pics
In the fast-paced world of T20 cricket, where batters dominate headlines with explosive sixes, bowlers who can consistently deliver under pressure are rare gems. Over the years, several names have risen to become legends of the shortest format, picking up wickets across international matches and domestic leagues worldwide. Scroll down for the top 10 list:
Aug 26, 2025, 12:41 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
KKR vs CSK IPL 2025, Match 57 Highlights: Dewald Brevis's 50 Powers Chennai Super Kings To 2-Wicket Victory Over Kolkata
KKR vs CSK IPL 2025, Match 57 Highlights: Chennai Super Kings won the last over thriller by 2 wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders.
May 07, 2025, 09:59 AM IST
IPL 2025: Sunil Narine Stars As KKR Keep Playoff Hopes Alive With 14-Run Win Over Delhi Capitals
Sunil Narine picked three crucial wickets at key moments of the game as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by 14 runs in the 48th match of the IPL 2025 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on Tuesday.
Apr 30, 2025, 01:05 AM IST
Jasprit Bumrah To Sunil Narine : 10 Legendary Bowlers Who Shockingly Never Won the Purple Cap In IPL History
Over the years, the IPL has witnessed some of the finest bowlers dazzling fans with their brilliance. However, despite their consistent performances and star power, some of the biggest bowling names have surprisingly never laid their hands on the prestigious Purple Cap awarded to the highest wicket-taker each season. Here's a look at 10 legendary bowlers who, despite their greatness, never claimed the Purple Cap.
Apr 27, 2025, 13:25 PM IST
IPL 2025: Why Umpires Are Randomly Checking Bats And Which Players Have Failed Tests? - In Pics
In the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, umpires are conducting random on-field bat checks. Many batters have failed the tests so far.
Here's all you need to know about the bat-gauge test in IPL 2025:
Apr 26, 2025, 23:00 PM IST
7 Bowlers With The Most IPL Wickets Against One Team: Narine Tops PBKS, Chahal Shines vs KKR - Check Full List
The dominance of bowlers over single team show their consistency in the game. Here’s the list of the 7 bowlers with the most ipl wickets against one team.
Apr 16, 2025, 16:59 PM IST
IPL 2025, PBKS VS KKR: Yuzvendra Chahal Creates History, Joins Sunil Narine In Special List
Yuzvendra Chahal scripted history with the ball as Punjab Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs in the 31th match of the IPL 2025 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Tuesday.