Pappu Yadav's Son Sarthak Ranjan Joins KKR for ₹30 Lakh in IPL 2026 Auction

• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) acquired Sarthak Ranjan, son of Bihar politician Pappu Yadav, for ₹30 lakh at the IPL 2026 mini-auction.
• Sarthak Ranjan, 29, represents Delhi in domestic cricket, with limited T20, List-A, and First-Class appearances.
• Despite an unimpressive domestic record, he was a heavy run-scorer in age-group cricket for Delhi.
• Pappu Yadav congratulated his son on X, urging him to play freely and make his own identity.
• KKR, with the biggest purse, also signed Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for ₹25.20 crore as part of a rebuilding effort.

Why It Matters: Pappu Yadav's son Sarthak Ranjan joins KKR for ₹30 lakh, sparking interest beyond cricket.