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As the IPL 2025 mega auction approaches, there’s widespread speculation about which players Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will opt to retain. KKR’s performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has been impressive thus far. Let’s explore the potential candidates who could cement their positions in the squad for the forthcoming season.
| Player | Role | Price |
| Rinku Singh | Batter | 55 Lakhs |
| Phil Salt | Batter | 1.5 crore |
| Shreyas Iyer | Batter | 12.25 crore |
| Sunil Narine | All-rounder | 6 crore |
Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh has proven to be a valuable asset for KKR, displaying exceptional performance in both the 2023 and current seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Initially acquired by Kolkata for a base price of 55 Lakhs, there’s a strong possibility that KKR may need to adjust his price due to his continued success.
Phil Salt
Phil Salt was named as the replacement for Jason Roy in the IPL 2024. The right-handed batter has scored 285 runs in eight matches at an average of 47.50. Salt has performed so well this season that the management would like to retain him for the next season.
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Shreyas Iyer
Iyer’s captaincy has been good so far. If KKR succeed in winning the IPL 2024 trophy, Iyer would lead the team for the next season as well.
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine is aging like fine wine. In this season, he has been outstanding with the bat. Opening for KKR, Narine punished opposing bowlers with his fiery batting and even scored a century. Sunil Narine is irreplaceable in the team.
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