IPL Auction 2025: Andre Russell to be released, Shreyas Iyer's fate undecided as KKR finalize 4 retentions

In what has been a massive development, Kolkata Knight Riders are keen to retain 4 players ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. As per the reports in RevSportz, it is learned that the winners of the IPL 2024 are unlikely to retain Andre Russell, and there isn't any certainty about skipper Shreyas Iyer either.

The reports claimed that Kolkata Knight Riders will be retaining Sunil Narine as their first pick. Along with him, India National Cricket Team batter Rinku Singh will be the second retention while spinner Varun Chakaravarthy will be the third player to be picked by the franchise ahead of auction.

Sunil Narine has been the backbone of the team for the last decade. He has been consistently taking wickets for the team as well as scoring runs. In IPL 2024, he was the MVP of the team, piling up over 400 runs and also taking wickets in clusters for the team.

On the other hand, Rinku Singh has been the most consistent batter for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the last few years. He has been one of the major factors behind the team winning games. The same has been the case with Varun Chakaravarthy in terms of bowling, as he has been the top bowler for the team.

Harshit Rana will be retained by the Kolkata Knight Riders

For the uncapped category, fast bowler Harshit Rana will be retained by the Kolkata Knight Riders. The fast bowler was all set to make his India debut in the T20Is against Bangladesh, but ahead of the last match, he faced a viral infection and was denied an India cap, which in itself was a joy for the IPL 2024 winners.

Kolkata Knight Riders aren't sure about retaining Shreyas Iyer

The reports also that Kolkata Knight Riders aren't sure about retaining Shreyas Iyer. It is learned that the discussions between the two parties are still ongoing, and the final decision related to the same will be soon taken, allowing the franchise to have a clear plan going ahead.

If the deal between KKR and Shreyas Iyer doesn't go well, it will be a massive blow for the franchise. This is because the batter guided Kolkata Knight Riders to the title win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The right-hander played an instrumental role for the team as a leader and also was decent with the bat for the team in the tournament.

Shreyas Iyer joined Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and since has been playing a key role for the team. Last year, under him, the franchise was most dominant, and he had a decent outing as well as a batter, slamming 351 runs from 14 games. He also slammed two half-centuries as well.

Kolkata Knight Riders are unlikely to retain Andre Russell

Also, in a shocking development, it is learned that Kolkata Knight Riders are unlikely to retain Andre Russell. This, no doubt, is massive news as the all-rounder has been the backbone of the team for the last decade and has been an integral part of the team.

Big Break
To all KKR Fans

Sunil Rinku Varun - Harshit - They are looking to retain

Still discussions are on for Shreyas Iyer let’s see how it goes

Very unlikely they will retain Andre Russell

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— रोहित जुगलान Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan) October 28, 2024