KKR Players 2026 – Kolkata Knight Riders Full Squad
Kolkata Knight Riders enter IPL 2026 as defending champions after their 2024 title win. The KKR squad combines proven match-winners with exciting young talent across all departments.
KKR IPL 2026 Retained Players
- Shreyas Iyer — Batsman / Captain
- Sunil Narine — All-Rounder
- Andre Russell — All-Rounder
- Varun Chakaravarthy — Spin Bowler
KKR IPL 2026 Auction Buys
KKR used the auction to add depth to their pace attack and strengthen their middle order. Eden Gardens’ large outfield suits disciplined bowling and KKR built their squad to defend totals effectively at home.
KKR IPL 2026 Season Preview
Eden Gardens in Kolkata is one of the most atmospheric venues in cricket with a capacity of 68,000. KKR’s home support is among the most passionate in IPL and the team consistently performs strongly at their fortress.
KKR IPL 2026 Key Players to Watch
Sunil Narine remains one of the most versatile players in IPL cricket — capable of opening the batting and bowling 4 overs of off-spin. His dual threat makes him impossible to plan against and central to KKR’s strategy in IPL 2026.