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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are reportedly interested in the Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener and their star cricketer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, ahead of the IPL 2027 mini auction. However, like the other speculations associated with KKR before, this possible trade deal between the Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals is yet to be finalized.
On November 17, Sahil Malhotra, a Times of India journalist, claimed in a social media video about the franchise's interest in Yashasvi Jaiswal. While informing about the interest in Jaiswal, the journalist also mentioned that 'trade is always fluid'.
KKR are reportedly interested in Yashasvi Jaiswal
Since the conclusion of the IPL 2026 season, there have been rumours that Yashasvi Jaiswal could consider changing his team, as he was reportedly not entirely happy with the Rajasthan Royals franchise. There was a debate over the captaincy of RR after the departure of Sanju Samson. According to previously published reports across the platforms, Jaiswal was keen on taking on the leadership role, but the management handed it over to Riyan Parag. In several conversations too, the opener expressed his high ambitions.
The journalist stated in his video that an offer from the multi-time IPL champions for Jaiswal is probably on the table, but whether Rajasthan Royals will want to materialize the deal is a big question for now. To bring in a batter like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Knight Riders will have to make heavy sacrifices.
Three players in return for Yashasvi Jaiswal?
According to the latest claims, to get Jaiswal into the team, the Purple brigade could consider be asked to trade out some of their star players from their exciting squad including an overseas all-rounder and a couple of Indian talents as well. Malhotra did not reveal any players' names in his video, but it is assumed that the overseas all-roundercouldn be Cameron Green.
"I'm listening; it can come on the table, whether they would excite a team like the Rajasthan Royals. Is that what Rajasthan Royals would need? Because I'm listening to the name of an all-rounder from KKR, I think he would fit the bill. But again, their availability, the kind of international calendar it is, ODI World Cup, all those things will have to be seen," the journalist said.
🚨 KKR INTEREST IN JAISWAL 🚨 Kolkata has expressed strong interest in Yashasvi Jaiswal. KKR has floated an idea of trading international all rounder (Cameron Green) + 2 Indians. Of the 2 Indians -One will definitely go. - Sahil Malhotra (TOI) https://t.co/B4BCvUHeKf
— KKR Vibe (@KnightsVibe) November 13, 2026
"And two Indian names are also joining together; one of the two will definitely go if that combination is made. And then when we talk about LSG, there is a big name and a small name in LSG. So Rajasthan Royals really need to kind of sort that thing," he added.
Will Rajasthan Royals want to leave Yashasvi Jaiswal?
On the other side, RR will have to see their options as well, especially for the opening slots. In the previous season, Jaiswal paired up with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to open the innings. If Jaiswal joins the Kolkata-based franchise, then who will be Vaibhav's opening partner? RR needs to find out the answer.
"Because if you go to Jaiswal, then you will have to see who you will open with Sooryavanshi. So there are a lot of things; that's why I say trade is always fluid. So keep flowing with trade, keep listening to conversations," the journalist continued.
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