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As the excitement builds for IPL 2025, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) look poised to defend their title after clinching the championship in 2024. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, KKR triumphed over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a thrilling final. This victory gave KKR their 3rd title after a gap of 10 years as they won the last two in 2012 and 2014.
KKR's retention list ahead of Mega Auction 2024
With the mega auction on the horizon, the team has announced its retention list, highlighting its strategic decisions aimed at bolstering the squad for the upcoming season. KKR has opted to retain some of its most promising talents. The franchise will hold onto the fiery young Indian batter Rinku Singh, who made headlines with his explosive performances last season. He will get the highest amount of INR 13 crore for the next cycle.
Additionally, West Indies all-rounder Sunil Narine and Andre Russell remain a crucial part of the team's strategy, known for their versatility and experience. Another key retention is mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, whose ability to baffle batters has been instrumental in KKR's success. All of these three players will get INR 12 crore each.
The franchise has also decided to keep uncapped-pace all-rounder Harshit Rana, who has been on the radar for his remarkable potential. Notably, Rana along with another uncapped player Ramandeep Singh will get INR 4 crore each.
Shreyas Iyer will be available in the mega auction!
However, not all news is positive for KKR fans. The team has made the tough decision to part ways with some star players, including captain Shreyas Iyer. Reports suggest that Iyer chose not to remain with KKR and will now be available in the mega auction, creating a significant gap in the team's leadership and batting lineup.
With the retention list finalized, KKR's management is now looking ahead to build a formidable squad that can challenge for another title. The team has a solid foundation, and as the mega auction approaches, fans eagerly await to see how the defending champions will reshape their roster to reclaim glory in IPL 2025.