IPL 2024: KKR New Players List, And Full Squad After IPL 2024 Auction In Dubai
From Mitchell Starc to KS Bharat and Chetan Sakariya, Here is the list of players bought by KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) on December 19 in the Dubai IPL 2024 Auction. Take a look at KKR's new players and retained players list with price.
IPL 2024 KKR New Players list: The 2-time IPL Trophy winners Kolkata Knight Riders have made a significant overhaul to their squad ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have chosen to release twelve players from their roster in their efforts to overhaul the team dynamics, despite retaining several key players. The team, which hasn't secured an IPL title since 2014 and finished in the seventh position in IPL 2023, is keen on bolstering their squad for the upcoming season.
IPL 2024 Auction: KKR New Players List (KKR Top Buy in Auction)
Here is the list of players bought by Kolkata Knight Riders on December 19 in Dubai:
| Players Name | Price |
|---|---|
| KS Bharat | Rs. 50 lakhs |
| Chetan Sakariya | Rs. 50 lakhs |
| Mitchell Starc | Rs. 24.75 crores |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | Rs. 20 lakhs |
| Ramandeep Singh | Rs. 20 lakhs |
IPL 2024 KKR Squad with New Signings in Auction
KKR captain Shreyas Iyer, who was sidelined due to injury in the previous season, is available for the 2024 IPL season. KKR's retained squad features promising batting talents such as Rinku Singh and Venkatesh Iyer, contributing to their strong batting lineup. Notable releases from the team include Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das, along with Shardul Thakur, Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, and David Wiese, who are no longer part of KKR's roster.
Here¡¯s a list of the players retained and released by KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) retained players list
KKR's retained players list includes, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer, Jason Roy, Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora.
KKR released the players' list for IPL 2024
This list includes Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Narayan Jagadeesan, Mandeep Singh, Aarya Desai, David Wiese, Kulwant Khejroliya, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee and Johnson Charles.
KKR Traded player: None
IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders Current Purse
KKR's Total Expenditure: Rs 67.3 crore.
KKR's remaining purse for IPL Auction 2024: Rs 32.7 crore.
IPL 2024: KKR Players List with Price
| KKR Retained Players for IPL 2024 | Price |
|---|---|
Rinku Singh | Rs 55 Lakhs |
Varun Chakaravarthy | Rs 8 Crores |
Venkatesh Iyer | Rs 8 Crores |
Nitish Rana | Rs 8 Crores |
Shreyas Iyer | Rs 12.25 Crores |
Jason Roy | Rs 2.8 Crores |
Sunil Narine | Rs 6 Crores |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Rs 50 Lakhs |
Suyash Sharma | Rs 20 Lakhs |
Anukul Roy | Rs 20 Lakhs |
Andre Russell | Rs 12 Crores |
Harshit Rana | Rs 20 Lakhs |
Vaibhav Arora | Rs 60 Lakhs |
About KKR Team
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Despite retaining several key players, they released a dozen from their roster as they aim to revamp the team dynamics. KKR, who haven't claimed an IPL title since 2014, finished seventh in IPL 2023 and are eager to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
KKR managed to register only 6 wins in their 14 league games in the previous year¡¯s tournament. With the mega auction planned to host for the 2025 edition, KKR might make a few changes in their squad for the IPL 2024 season.
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are a franchise cricket team based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team was founded in 2008 and is owned by Red Chillies Entertainment, a company owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan. The team's home ground is Eden Gardens, which is the largest cricket stadium in the world by capacity.
KKR is one of the most successful teams in the IPL, having won the title twice, in 2012 and 2014. The team has also finished as runners-up on four occasions. KKR is known for its aggressive and exciting brand of cricket and has a loyal fan base in Kolkata and across India.
IPL 2024 KKR Squad with New Signings in Auction
IPL 2024: FAQs
Who will KKR release in the 2024 IPL?
This list includes Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Narayan Jagadeesan, Mandeep Singh, Aarya Desai, David Wiese, Kulwant Khejroliya, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee and Johnson Charles.
Where will is IPL 2024 mini-auction be held?
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction is set for December 19 at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena, with each team allotted a budget of Rs. 100 crore, a hike from the previous year's Rs. 95 crore.
When 2024 IPL auction will start?
The auction for the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League is scheduled for December 19.
Note: Price and player name may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.
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