As the cricketing world eagerly anticipates the commencement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, all eyes are on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), a team with a rich history and a fervent fanbase. With renewed determination and aspirations of clinching the coveted title once again, KKR prepare to kick off their campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 23 at the iconic Eden Gardens.
Return of the champion
A significant development for KKR this season is the return of former captain Gautam Gambhir to the franchise. Gambhir’s leadership, strategic acumen, and winning mentality are expected to provide invaluable guidance to the team. His wealth of experience promises to instill confidence and purpose in the squad as they embark on their journey in IPL 2024. Not to forget, under his leadership, KKR won two IPL titles.
Shreyas Iyer to lead
Leading KKR on the field this season is the dynamic Shreyas Iyer. Known for his ability to anchor innings and lead by example, Iyer’s appointment as captain underscores the team’s commitment to nurturing young talent. Under Gambhir’s mentorship, Iyer aims to harness his potential and inspire his teammates to perform at their peak throughout the season.
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Salary of KKR players in IPL 2024
- Nitish Rana – INR 8 crore
- Rinku Singh – INR 55 lakh
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – INR 50 lakh
- Shreyas Iyer – INR 12.25 crore
- Sunil Narine – INR 6 crore
- Suyash Sharma – INR 20 lakh
- Anukul Roy – INR 20 lakh
- Andre Russell – INR 16 crore
- Venkatesh Iyer – INR 8 crore
- Harshit Rana – INR 20 lakh
- Vaibhav Arora – INR 60 lakh
- Varun Chakravarthy – INR 12 crore
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi – INR 20 lakh
- Ramandeep Singh – INR 20 lakh
- Sakib Hussain – INR 20 lakh
- Manish Pandey – INR 50 lakh
- KS Bharat – INR 50 lakh
- Chetan Sakariya – INR 50 lakh
- Dushmantha Chameera – INR 50 lakh
- Sherfane Rutherford – INR 1.50 crore
- Phil Salt – INR 1.50 crore
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman – INR 2 crore
- Mitchell Starc – INR 24.75 crore
