Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 runner-up Kolkata Knight Riders have got a modest squad assembled for the 2022 season. KKR let Eoin Morgan leave, and the best thing they did was rop-ing in Shreyas Iyer for Rs 12.5 crore and then make him the captain. Iyer has captained Delhi Capitals in the past and brings a lot of quality. KKR waited late to bring in Sam Billings and Alex Hales. They have a decent squad on offer and will need to find the right balance going forward. Moreover, KKR need the megastars in their squad to remain fit. A few areas could have been addressed better. However, KKR bat deep, and that’s a major plus.
THE PLAYERS KKR HAD RETAINED
With the IPL set to be a 10-team affair, the existing teams had an opportunity to retain at least four players ahead of the auction. The Knights retained the likes of Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, and Varun Chakravarthy. They started the auction with a purse of Rs 48 crore.
KEY PICKS FOR KKR IN THE IPL 2022 AUCTION
KKR had a decent IPL 2022 auction. They went to pay a whopping sum of Rs 12.25 crore for former Delhi Capitals player Shreyas Iyer. The Indian middle-order batsman has also been named as the skipper. Another crucial buy was Pat Cummins for Rs 7.5 crore. They also got back Nitish Rana for Rs 8 crore and Shivam Mavi for Rs 7.25 crore. They also picked up Alex Hales and Sam Billings to bolster the batting.
PRESENTING KKR’S COMPLETE SQUAD
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Is Joe Root The Best Batter Among The Fab 4?
Joe Root's ability to perform in all conditions sets him apart. Although he hasn't yet scored a century in Australia, he averages nearly 40 on their challenging pitches. More importantly, he has scored centuries across various countries...
5 Reasons Why Suryakumar Yadav Must Stick To T20I Cricket
At 34 years old, Suryakumar Yadav is at a crucial juncture in his career. While age may be a concern for some cricketers, in SKY'S case, it could be a blessing in disguise. By focusing solely on T20ls, he can maximize his longevity in the game...
5 Reasons Why BCCI Should Stop Giving Special Treatment To Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two of the most successful and iconic cricketers India has ever produced. Their contributions to Indian cricket are unparalleled, with both players boasting impressive records across all formats...
TOP-RANKED JANNIK SINNER AND WOMEN'S NO. 2 ARYNA SABALENKA WIN TITLES IN CINCINNATI
An American man hasn't won the title in Cincinnati since Andy Roddick in 2006. Sabalenka moved up a spot to No. 2 in the rankings before the match...
HIDEKI MATSUYAMA WINS FEDEX CUP PLAYOFFS OPENER
Birdies on the final two holes — among the toughest on the TPC Southwind - gave the Japanese star an even-par 70 and a two-shot victory over Xander Schauffele and Viktor Hovland, who thought they were playing for cash and FedEx Cup points...
AT THE PARIS OLYMPICS, CITIES AND COUNTRIES WERE DISCREETLY MAKING THEIR CASE TO HOST IN 2036
If the 2036 Olympics must go to Asia — a logical option to follow Paris, Los Angeles in 2028 and Brisbane in 2032 — then Indonesia will push its case as a fast-emerging economy of 280 million people...
STEPHEN CURRY'S BARRAGE SEALS ANOTHER OLYMPIC MEN'S BASKETBALL TITLE FOR USA
Kevin Durant - the first four-time men's gold medalist in Olympic basketball history - scored 15 for the Americans, as did Devin Booker. LeBron James, wearing metallic gold shoes that needed no explanation, scored 14...
MAN CITY BEAT MAN UNITED IN SHOOTOUT TO WIN COMMUNITY SHIELD
The game went straight to penalties - there is no extra time in the Community Shield and Silva saw his shot saved by Andre Onana off City's first attempt. Jadon Sancho failed off United's fourth kick...
5 REASONS WHY PAKISTAN IS OVERRATED IN TEST CRICKET
One of the primary reasons for Pakistan's struggles in Test cricket is the imbalance in team selections. The frequent introduction of new players disrupts team cohesion, causing tensions between newcomers and established member...
BANGLADESH REGISTER HISTORIC CRICKET TRIUMPH IN PAKISTAN
The recent civil unrest that toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina caused Bangladesh to be stripped of the Women's Twenty20 World Cup, and in the past week, the country has been hit by deadly flash floods that have affected millions of people...