The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the upcoming edition of 2019 has started at Jaipur and it will be engrossing to see how each of the teams finally shape up. Here is what Kolkatta Knight Riders (KKR) is up to in the auctions.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Total Players in the squad: 13; Indian 10, Overseas 3
Available Slots: 12; Indian 7, Overseas 5
Purse Remaining: ₹15.20 Crores
Here are the players they bought in the auction:
Carlos Brathwaite
The 30-year-old Caribbean all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite had a base price of INR 75 lakh but he was sold for INR 5 crore. The present Windies T20I captain has played a total of 64 international matches.
Lockie Ferguson
The 27-year-old New Zealand right-arm pacer Lockie Ferguson had the base price of INR 1 crore, but he was bought for INR 1.60 crore. Since his international cricket debut in December 2016, he has played 21 international matches for his nation.
Anrich Nortje
The 25-year-old South African right-arm pacer Anrich Nortje was bought on his base price – INR 20 lakh
Nikhil Naik
KKR bought Nikhil Naik on his base price – INR 20 lakh. The 24-year-old is a Maharastra wicketkeeper-batsman.
Harry Gurney
The 32-year-old English left-arm pacer Harry Gurney was bought by KKR on his base price – INR 75 lakh. He has played 12 international matches, all in 2014.
Prithvi Raj Yarra
The 20-year-old Andhra left-arm pacer Prithvi Raj Yarra was bought for his base price – INR 20 lakh.
Joe Denly
The 32-year-old English opening batsman Joe Denly was bought for INR 1 crore – same as his base price. He has played a total of 15 international cricket matches.
Shrikant Mudhe
The 30-year-old Maharastra all-rounder Shrikant Mudhe was bought for the lowest base price – INR 20 lakh.
