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. On that note, let us check out the probable KKR retained players list ahead of the IPL mega auction 2025.
KKR retained players list 2025
| Player | Role | Price |
| Shreyas Iyer | Batter | 18 crore |
| Andre Russell | All-rounder | 14 crore |
| Sunil Narine | All-rounder | 11 crore |
| Rinku Singh | Batter | 18 crore |
Probable KKR retained players list for IPL 2025
Shreyas Iyer
Iyer’s captaincy has been good so far. After securing the IPL 2024 trophy, Shreyas Iyer is expected to continue as the leader. Hence, he could get the highest price bracket of Rs 18 crore.
Andre Russell
KKR veteran, Andre Russell has been a proven performer for his side in IPL for many years. The Jamaican all-rounder has bailed out KKR from several tricky situations. Apart from his batting abilities, Russell is a genuine wicket-taker as well. He is likely to be on KKR retained players list for IPL 2025.
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine is ageing 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.
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 will need to adjust Rinku Singh’s price.
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