IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Kolkata Knight Riders Full list of Retained and Released Players

Kolkata Knight Riders Retained Players List 2025: KKR is expected to release notable players such as Andre Russell and Mitchell Starc, although they will aim to re-acquire them during the auction.

Written by FE News Desk

Updated: October 31, 2024 19:01 IST

IPL 2025, KKR Retained and Released players list 2024:

IPL 2025 KKR Retained Players List: Reports indicate that KKR will part ways with their IPL-winning captain Shreyas Iyer. (Image: PTI)

KKR Retained Players Full List, IPL 2025: Despite some rumors suggesting otherwise, the reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders have officially retained their star all-rounder, Andre Russell, reinforcing his enduring bond with the franchise. However, in a notable move, KKR has released their captain, Shreyas Iyer, into the auction pool.

Interestingly, Rinku Singh emerged as the franchise’s most expensive retention, valued at Rs 13 crore. Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Ramandeep Singh, and Harshit Rana round out KKR’s complete set of four retained players. With this lineup secured, the team will not have any Right-To-Match options available in the upcoming mega auction.

The Kolkata Knight Riders are facing the difficult task of restructuring their team that secured their third Indian Premier League title.

Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 Auction: List of Retained players

Rinku Singh (INR 13 crore), Varun Chakravarthy (INR 12 crore), Sunil Narine (INR 12 crore), Andre Russell (INR 12 crore), Harshit Rana (INR 4 crore), Ramandeep Singh (INR 4 crore)