Three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders finished eighth in IPL 2025, despite being the defending champions from IPL 2024. After falling short of defending their title in IPL 2025, the Kolkata Knight Riders, the league’s second-most successful team, are looking to refresh their team as they aim for another championship run next year.

To bring in new talent and free up funds, KKR will first need to release some cricketers from their 2025 team. While the management may be keen on a major revamp after a below-par season, the upcoming mini auction might see them retain most of their core group.

Here’s a look at five cricketers the Kolkata Knight Riders can release ahead of the IPL 2026 auctions:

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