The famed Kolkata Knight Riders outfit is about as popular as it is full of enterprise. Dynamic and deadly as much as it is seriously talented; there is, quite frankly, never a dull day out there in the Indian Premier League where it concerns the Kolkata Knight Riders. They are almost the sentimental favourites each time for they enjoy such genuine adulation on then part of the cricket, no the IPL fan, actually! Moreover, the popular KKR unit happen to be a team that besides being successful in multiple counts hasn't ever been considered guilty of being too boisterous or needlessly showy! And when you got a player like SRK contesting for you off the 22 yards as the team owner, you are bound to be the "Baadshah" of the cricket pitch, aren't you?
That being said, which 3 KKR players could likely be retained ahead of the big stage of the auctions to the next season?
Rinku Singh
Short ball? Bam! Good length? Bam. What all can Rinku Singh do with the bat in hand can be understood by the essence that he carries efrortlessly in the sport- bottle rocket. He is brave, daring and fearless and his own man with the willow. He will likely- and should it transpire, then deservingly- be retained by his famed KKR side. And what an inspiring tale he has, anyway, doesn't he?
Sunil Narine
One West Indies player that is universally regarded and even considered very difficult to dislodge from the pitch when he gets going, perhaps among the best strong points about Narine is that he is about as good a batter (and that too, up the order) as he is the quality mystery spinner. The 37 year old cricketer has played 188 T20 games in the IPL and cannot be left out, given the sheer magnetic talent that he brings.
Andre Russell
Muscle Russell, as he is called, is a one of a kind star for the team. A genuine destroyer with the bat and a fantastic, agile athlete who besides putting in the hard yards for his team in the outfield does hit the deck hard; what is it that Muscle Russell can't do! He will likely be retained by his long-time IPL franchise ahead of the 2026 auctions. The noted Jamaican all rounder brings that long standing T20 experience to the table, his biggest strength in the format.
FAQs
Who is the current captain of KKR's IPL team?
It is Ajinkya Rahane, who has also previously played with the RR team.
How many trophies have KKR won so far?
The team has clinched 3 separate IPL crowns so far!
