IPL auction 2026 KKR: From Cameron Green to Matheesha Pathirana, check complete players list, final bids

Kolkata Knight Riders entered the IPL Auction 2026 with the largest purse after a disappointing 2025 season. Having retained 12 players and released key figures like Andre Russell, KKR aimed to rebuild their squad with a focus on filling batting, bowling, and leadership gaps. The franchise sought to reset after finishing eighth last season.