Indian fast bowler Akash Deep was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs. 1 crore during the IPL 2026 auction. Initially unsold, Akash Deep was eventually picked up by KKR during the accelerated auction at his base price.
Akash Deep, a pacer from Bengal, had a decent performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26, securing seven wickets from five matches with an economy rate of 9.38. Despite being bought for Rs. 8 crore by Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025 auction, he was released before the 2026 season.
Throughout his IPL career, the 29-year-old has played for Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore, featuring in 14 matches and claiming 10 wickets at an economy rate of 11.82.
The news of Akash Deep’s acquisition by Kolkata Knight Riders was published on December 16, 2025.
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