Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to approach the IPL 2026 Auction with a renewed strategy under their newly-appointed head coach, Abhishek Nayar. Nayar has made a series of bold decisions to free up a significant portion of their budget. Speaking on JioStar, former India cricketer Saba Karim discussed KKR’s strategic release list, including the high-profile decision to release Venkatesh Iyer, who was bought for Rs 23.75 crore in the last auction.

Analysing the move, JioStar expert Karim said, “There is a strong possibility that KKR may buy him back. He was released at 23 crores, which freed up a huge amount in their budget, and chances are high that he may not go for that much money now in the mini-auction. This is a classic Abhishek Nay

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