Andre Russell was a late addition to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team, while Rinku Singh was retained as the franchise’s top player for the first time. Interestingly, KKR decided not to retain Shreyas Iyer, the captain who led them to victory last season, or Mitchell Starc, who was the IPL’s most expensive player and played crucial roles in important matches.
KKR, along with Rajasthan Royals, retained the maximum of six players and spent Rs. 57 crore in the process. However, due to retention rules, Rs. 69 crore was deducted from their purse.
The current Kolkata Knight Riders team includes Rinku Singh (Rs. 13 crore), Varun Chakravarthy (Rs. 12 crore), Sunil Narine (Rs. 12 crore), Andre Russell (Rs. 12 crore), Harshit Rana (Rs. 4 crore), and Ramandeep Singh (Rs. 4 crore).
Overall, KKR has made strategic decisions in retaining players and building their team for the upcoming season of the IPL. Their choices reflect their commitment to creating a strong and competitive squad.
