IPL 2025 MEGA AUCtion: KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS (KKR) LIKELY RETENTIONS

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Defending IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders have the hardest task ahead of the mega auction.

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After a dominant IPL season, KKR will have to let go of many of star performers. But they're already making moves, roping in Dwayne Bravo as mentor.

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Here are 5 players KKR are most likely to retain.

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1. Sunil Narine

After winning an IPL-record third MVP award, expect Sunil Narine to continue his purple romance into a 14th season.

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2. Andre Russell

Much like Narine, Russell is a KKR legend and represents their identity better than almost any player. A sure-shot retention.

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3. Shreyas Iyer

Despite doubts over form, we think it's unlikely that KKR will let go of their title-winning captain.

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4. Rinku Singh

Rinku did not have the best IPL 2024, but the reliable finisher has age on his side and will hope that KKR continue to show faith towards him.

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5. Harshit Rana

A toss-up between him and Varun Chakravarthy. Rana is younger, and a rising pace talent, which might give him the edge.

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Venkatesh Iyer, whom KKR retained in 2021, could miss out. If 3 overseas players can be retained, KKR might also opt to keep Phil Salt.

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IPL 2025 MEGA AUCtion: KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS (KKR) LIKELY RETENTIONS

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Defending IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders have the hardest task ahead of the mega auction.

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After a dominant IPL season, KKR will have to let go of many of star performers. But they're already making moves, roping in Dwayne Bravo as mentor.

Here are 5 players KKR are most likely to retain.

1. Sunil Narine

After winning an IPL-record third MVP award, expect Sunil Narine to continue his purple romance into a 14th season.

2. Andre Russell

Much like Narine, Russell is a KKR legend and represents their identity better than almost any player. A sure-shot retention.

3. Shreyas Iyer

Despite doubts over form, we think it's unlikely that KKR will let go of their title-winning captain.

4. Rinku Singh

Rinku did not have the best IPL 2024, but the reliable finisher has age on his side and will hope that KKR continue to show faith towards him.

5. Harshit Rana

A toss-up between him and Varun Chakravarthy. Rana is younger, and a rising pace talent, which might give him the edge.

Venkatesh Iyer, whom KKR retained in 2021, could miss out. If 3 overseas players can be retained, KKR might also opt to keep Phil Salt.

For more sports news

IPL 2025 MEGA AUCtion: KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS (KKR) LIKELY RETENTIONS

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Defending IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders have the hardest task ahead of the mega auction.

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After a dominant IPL season, KKR will have to let go of many of star performers. But they're already making moves, roping in Dwayne Bravo as mentor.

Here are 5 players KKR are most likely to retain.

1. Sunil NarineAfter winning an IPL-record third MVP award, expect Sunil Narine to continue his purple romance into a 14th season.

2. Andre RussellMuch like Narine, Russell is a KKR legend and represents their identity better than almost any player. A sure-shot retention.

3. Shreyas IyerDespite doubts over form, we think it's unlikely that KKR will let go of their title-winning captain.

4. Rinku SinghRinku did not have the best IPL 2024, but the reliable finisher has age on his side and will hope that KKR continue to show faith towards him.

5. Harshit RanaA toss-up between him and Varun Chakravarthy. Rana is younger, and a rising pace talent, which might give him the edge.

Venkatesh Iyer, whom KKR retained in 2021, could miss out. If 3 overseas players can be retained, KKR might also opt to keep Phil Salt.

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1. Sunil Narine

After winning an IPL-record third MVP award, expect Sunil Narine to continue his purple romance into a 14th season.

2. Andre Russell

Much like Narine, Russell is a KKR legend and represents their identity better than almost any player. A sure-shot retention.

3. Shreyas Iyer

Despite doubts over form, we think it's unlikely that KKR will let go of their title-winning captain.

4. Rinku Singh

Rinku did not have the best IPL 2024, but the reliable finisher has age on his side and will hope that KKR continue to show faith towards him.

5. Harshit Rana

A toss-up between him and Varun Chakravarthy. Rana is younger, and a rising pace talent, which might give him the edge.