The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have always been a team with immense potential. While they might not be the hot favorites, their firepower cannot be discounted. As we gear up for IPL 2024, there are several exciting stories surrounding the KKR squad.
1. Sakib Hussain
Age: 19 years
Role: Pacer
Base Price: 20 lakh INR
Unique Style: Sakib has an action without much side-bend. He isn’t the quickest through the air, but his quick-arm jerk allows him to hit the deck hard and bowl into the pitch.
Impact: KKR struggled in the middle overs during IPL 2023, and Sakib could be the answer. His unorthodox action will keep batsmen guessing, and he might emerge as a crucial middle-overs enforcer.
2. Harshit Rana
Age: Not specified
Role: Pacer
Experience: Played eight matches for KKR in the previous season
Potential: Harshit Rana impressed the KKR management last year. With guidance from India A coach VVS Laxman, he has honed his skills further. Expect some exciting tweaks in his bowling this season.
3. Suyash Sharma
Age: 20 years
Role: Leg-spinner
Surprise Package: In IPL 2023, Suyash Sharma, fondly known as “Mr. Sub,” surprised everyone with his leg-spin. KKR used him as an “Impact Player,” and he delivered. His difference and control make him a valuable asset.
KKR’s focus on bowling this season, under the imprint of Gautam Gambhir, could be the key to their resurgence. Keep an eye on these young talents—they might just light up IPL 2024.
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KKR young batters players
1. Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Age: 18 years
Role: Right-handed batter
Background: Born in Delhi, Angkrish Raghuvanshi represents Mumbai in domestic cricket.
Notable Performance: In an U-19 World Cup match against Uganda U-19s, he played a magnificent knock of 144 runs.
IPL Opportunity: KKR signed him ahead of IPL 2024. Keep an eye on this talented young cricketer as he aims to make a mark in the big league.
2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Age: 22 years
Role: Right-handed batter
Previous Season: Gurbaz played 11 matches for KKR in IPL 2023, scoring 227 runs.
International Credentials: A match-winner for Afghanistan, he has the potential to shine in the IPL.
Challenge: Consistency will be key for Gurbaz, especially with Phil Salt waiting in the wings.
3. Sherfane Rutherford
Age: Not specified
Role: Left-handed batter
IPL 2024 Auction: KKR secured him with a ₹1.5 crore contract.
Previous Experience: Rutherford has played for the Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Expectations: Known for his explosive batting, Rutherford could be a game-changer for KKR.
These young talents have the potential to light up IPL 2024 and contribute significantly to KKR’s campaign. Keep an eye on their performances—they might just steal the spotlight!
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) full squad for IPL 2024:
Batters:
Shreyas Iyer ©: Top-order right-handed batter.
Srikar Bharat†: Wicketkeeper, right-handed batter.
Manish Pandey: top-order right-handed batter.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz†: Wicketkeeper right-handed batter.
Ramandeep Singh is a middle-order right-handed batter.
Nitish Rana: middle-order left-handed batter.
Sherfane Rutherford is a middle-order left-handed batter.
Phil Salt†: Wicketkeeper right-handed batter.
Rinku Singh is a middle-order left-handed batter.
Allrounders:
Venkatesh Iyer: left-handed batter, right-arm medium bowler.
Sunil Narine: left-handed batter, right-arm offbreak bowler.
Anukul Roy: left-handed batter, slow left-arm orthodox bowler.
Andre Russell: right-handed batter, right-arm fast bowler.
Bowlers:
Vaibhav Arora: right-arm fast-medium bowler.
Dushmantha Chameera is a right-arm fast bowler.
Harshit Rana is a right-arm fast bowler.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman is a right-arm offbreak bowler.
Chetan Sakariya: left-arm medium-fast bowler.
Mitchell Starc: left-arm fast bowler.
Suyash Sharma: Legbreak googly bowler.
Varun Chakravarthy: Legbreak googly bowler.
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Emerging Talents:
Angkrish Raghuvanshi is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler.
Sakib Hussain is a right-arm medium bowler.
KKR’s squad is a mix of experience and young talent. Keep an eye on these players—they could be the game-changers in IPL 2024! 🏏🔥
Note: The squad details are based on available information as of IPL 2024.12.
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