Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL
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Kolkata Knight Riders reshaped their squad at the IPL mini-auction in Abu Dhabi, signing 13 players for the 2026 season. The franchise made headlines with a record outlay on Cameron Green and also brought in Delhi batter Sarthak Ranjan,
Former India player Aakash Chopra has termed the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) acquisition of Matheesha Pathirana at the IPL 2026 auction 'absolutely phenomenal.
With no signs of opting out, KKR went for Green aggressively as CSK entered the fray at ₹ 13.80 crore. With neither team in a mood to back off for the Australian all-rounder, it was the five-time champions who let go the Aussie. KKR acquired Green's services at ₹ 25.20 crore.
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Kolkata Knight Riders lead the spending race with ₹64.3 crore left and 13 slots to fill, including six overseas spots.