KKR's IPL 2026 Overhaul: Green, Pathirana Join as Squad Revamped After Auction

• Kolkata Knight Riders entered the IPL 2026 auction with the highest purse (Rs 64.3 crore) and 13 available slots, aiming for a major squad overhaul.
• The team released key players like Venkatesh Iyer and saw veteran Andre Russell retire after an 11-year stint.
• KKR made significant purchases, including Cameron Green (Rs 25.20 crore) and Matheesha Pathirana (Rs 18 crore).
• Other notable acquisitions include Finn Allen, Mustafizur Rahman, Rachin Ravindra, and Rahul Tripathi.
• The full squad for IPL 2026 now includes a mix of retained players and new talents, with a remaining purse of Rs 45 lakh.

Why It Matters: KKR significantly revamped its squad in the IPL 2026 auction, acquiring key international and domestic talents.