Here are the top 5 players Kolkata Knight Riders can release and target in the IPL 2024 auction, as these players can decide the fortunes of KKR in the IPL 2024. The IPL 2024 auction is all set to be held in December 2023, and the Kolkata Knight Riders are up with their strategic team changes, as KKR Sureshot will release these star players from their squad and can add prominent players to their squad for the IPL 2024.
Let’s look at the five players that KKR can release before the upcoming IPL 2024 auction.
1 Lockie Ferguson
Lockie Ferguson is the first player that KKR will surely release ahead of the IPL 2024 auction. Ferguson has been traded from the Gujarat Titans for an amount of around 10 crores for IPL 2023 but failed miserably and got hammered All Around the Ground by the batters even though his economy rate was very high, and by releasing Ferguson, KKR will be around 10 crores in their purse.
2 David Wiese
David Wiese was a disappointment for KKR in the IPL 2023, which is both bat and ball. Hence, KKR will look to release him ahead of the IPL 2024 auction and will look to add some more prominent players to their squad for IPL 2024. He Was brought by KKR for 1 crore but couldn’t impress KKR fans with his performance. Also to be noted, he was brought in as a backup for Andre Russell.
3 Linton Das
Linton Das had a very poor show in the IPL for KKR in 2023. KKR will definitely look to release him ahead of the IPL 2024 auction. Linton Das’s performance has cost KKR a match versus Delhi in Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he dropped a simple catch and ran out of a batter, & that match was won by the Delhi Capitals.
4 Mandeep Singh
Mandeep Singh had a terrible outing in IPL 2023 for KKR. He was given enough chances but couldn’t perform at his potential and was a big letdown for KKR. KKR will look to move forward by releasing him ahead of the IPL 2024 auction and will look to add a prominent Indian domestic player to the squad.
5 Narayan Jagadeesan
Narayan Jagadeesan was a big letdown for KKR in IPL 2023 despite being given enough chances, he performed very poorly. He was seen struggling with the bat all the time he was in the crease, and his strike rate was not up to mark, which was creating pressure on Jason Roy, who was batting on the other side. He has performed exceptionally well in domestic cricket in the 50-over format, but his technique for the t20 format needs to be worked on as his strike rate is on the lower side in the T20s.
Now look at the players that KKR will definitely look to target in the IPL 2024 auction. (Next Page)
1 Matt Henry
KKR always had a big problem in their bowling department, especially in the pace attack. While they have very good spinners, they always struggle with their pace attack, which always goes for runs. Adding Mat Henry to their lineup, who has extreme pace, good control, and good variations, can be a vital addition to the KKR setup in IPL 2024. He is also having a good World Cup in India, and hence his performance can’t be ignored.
2 Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc is a star performer for Australia and has been vital to their victory, but he always tends to keep himself away from the IPL for various reasons. What makes him famous is his left-arm pace and accuracy. KKR once bid for him 9 crore in the IPL 2019 mega auction, but he refused to come at the last movement, which cost KKR their team balance. It will be exciting to see whether KKR will again go for Mitchell Starc or if they will choose their favorite Pat Cummins, as his t20 economy is not up to the mark but can perform with both fat and bold whenever needed.
3 Chris Woakes
Chris Woakes has been a very underrated all-rounder but is very handy with both bat and ball, which he has proven many times. Chris Woakes adition can boost KKR’s chances to win IPL 2024 as he will provide strength in both the bowling and batting departments and could go at a very cheap price in the IPL 2024 auction, which can prove to be a game changer for KKR. Chris Woakes had been part of KKR before as well.
4 Travis Head
Travis Head is a player who is in demand within IPL franchises. Travis can be a hot pick in the upcoming IPL 2024 auction and can go at a very high price in the auction as he gives strength in the opening department and can bowl good off-spin as well in the middle overs. On the Indian pitches his spin will be very handy and the firepower he provides while the opening is not hidden from anyone. If KKR gets him, just imagine the destruction Jason Roy & Travis Head will make in the opening.
5 Bas De Leede
Bas De Leede can be a surprise package in the IPL 2024 auction. He performs with both bat and ball and also bowls in the death over for the Netherlands. He can be a very handy pick and a very good replacement or backup for Andre Russell. Yes, there is no replacement for Andre Russell, but he can win you a match on his day. And yes he can be picked by KKR because of a connection they had with Dutch player Ryan Ten Doeschate. KKR scout team has always been up to the mark and it will be exciting to see if they can get him.
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