Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday released their list of retained players ahead of the TATA IPL 2026 Auction, opting to continue with a core group that blends seasoned performers with emerging talent. The three-time IPL champions have retained senior players Ajinkya Rahane, Manish Pandey and Sunil Narine, along with key contributors Varun Chakaravarthy, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana and Angkrish Raghuvanshi.

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