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The IPL 2024 auction concluded on Tuesday at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, witnessing an array of strategic moves and noteworthy acquisitions. Among the franchises making headlines, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged as one of the most talked-about teams, securing the services of several impactful players, including Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc, who set a new IPL record with a staggering bid of ₹24.75 crore.
KKR, two-time IPL champions, made a bold statement by adding ten new players to their roster. The marquee signing of Starc not only created waves but also marked the most expensive purchase in the history of IPL auctions, solidifying KKR’s intent to bolster their bowling arsenal.
The second-most expensive addition for KKR was Afghan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who joined the ranks for ₹2 crore. The strategic acquisition of Rahman further enhances the team’s spin options and adds depth to their bowling resources.
After a topsy-turvy IPL 2023 campaign, the Knight Riders are poised for a resurgence in the upcoming season. The return of skipper Shreyas Iyer, coupled with the emergence of promising talent Rinku Singh, has infused the squad with much-needed confidence and depth.
KKR retained players before the IPL 2024 auction:
- Nitish Rana – ₹8 crore
- Rinku Singh – ₹55 lakh
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – ₹50 lakh
- Shreyas Iyer – ₹12.25 crore
- Jason Roy – ₹2.8 crore
- Sunil Narine – ₹6 crore
- Suyash Sharma – ₹20 lakh
- Anukul Roy – ₹20 lakh
- Andre Russell- ₹16 crore
- Venkatesh Iyer – ₹8 crore
- Harshit Rana – ₹20 lakh
- Vaibhav Arora – ₹60 lakh
- Varun Chakravarthy – ₹12 crore
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KKR players bought in the IPL 2024 auction
- KS Bharat – ₹50 lakh
- Chetan Sakariya – ₹50 lakh
- Mitchell Starc – ₹24.75 crore
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi- ₹20 lakh
- Ramandeep Singh – ₹20 lakh
- Sherfane Rutherford – ₹1.5 crore
- Manish Pandey – ₹50 lakh
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman – ₹2 crore
- Gus Atkinson – ₹1 crore)
- Sakib Hussain – ₹20 lakh
Complete squad of KKR for IPL 2024:
Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shreyas Iyer (c), Jason Roy, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, KS Bharat, Chetan Sakariya, Mitchell Starc, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Gus Atkinson, Sakib Hussain
