IPL 2026: KKR's 'Ajinkya Sena' Looks Dangerous, Set to Challenge for Trophy

• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), led by Ajinkya Rahane, emerges as a strong contender for the IPL 2026 trophy after significant team changes.
• Acquired Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for Rs. 25.20 crore and Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana for Rs. 18 crore in Abu Dhabi auction.
• Retained key players like Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, and Varun Chakravarthy, while adding Tim Seifert and Finn Allen to strengthen batting.
• Strong batting lineup features Rahane at No. 3, Green at No. 4, and Rinku Singh as finisher; Andre Russell is not in the squad.
• Potent bowling attack includes Narine, Chakravarthy (spin), Pathirana (death overs pace), and new addition Blessing Muzarabani.