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5 Players KKR May Release Before IPL 2026 Auction

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5 Players KKR May Release Before IPL 2026 AuctionSaralnama

92 runs in 4 matches over 2 seasons. That's all Manish Pandey scored for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) since rejoining in 2024. KKR finished 8th in IPL 2025 with just 5 wins in 14 games. The team struggled without captain Shreyas Iyer. Ajinkya Rahane couldn't fill Iyer's shoes. Stars like Sunil Narine and Andre Russell underperformed. KKR may release some big names before the IPL 2026 mini-auction. The team wants to rebuild and focus on young talent. Pandey, bought for ₹75 lakh, might be let go. KKR aims to improve its 8th place finish and bring balance to the squad. (Updated 7 Oct 2025, 12:02 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • 92 runs in 4 matches over 2 seasons
  • That's all Manish Pandey scored for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) since rejoining in 2024
  • KKR finished 8th in IPL 2025 with just 5 wins in 14 games