The Kolkata Knight Riders had a mixture of Indian Internationals, overseas stars and the uncapped players contributing collectively in the previous edition of the IPL. The franchise led by Dinesh Karthik made it to the playoffs in the last season but crashed out in a closely contested Qualifier match against the table toppers <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-sunrisers-hyderabads-expected-signings-at-the-player-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a>. The franchise has always preferred to have a set of upcoming players in the ranks with the view of making most out of them in the future.

KKR now have 12 slots to fill in the coming auction but only with a salary cap of 15.20 crores in which they have to look for five overseas players as well. They might not get a chance of engaging in a bidding war as their purse has got a dent due to the high-price tagged and retained players in the squad. The Knight Riders would thus been looking for long term prospect players.

Here we look at the players Kolkata Knight Riders could go for at the auction:

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/04/Mohammed-Shami-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-241193" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mohammed-Shami-2.jpg" alt="Mohammed Shami" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-241193" class="wp-caption-text">Mohammed Shami. (Photo by: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption>

The Indian base was crucial for Kolkata Knight Riders in the last season who would be hoping to get some solid back-ups, unlike the last season. Due to the limited budget, KKR might not even chase the hot property <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/promising-mumbai-all-rounder-shivam-dube-not-touched-by-ipl-auction-buzz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shivam Dube</a> who is on the radar of many teams. Thus they could bring back the local lads such as Manoj Tiwary and Mohammed Shami.

Despite already having three spinners in their line-up, the Knight Riders could aim for the Tamil Nadu spinner Varun Chakaravarthy. The leg-spinner lit up the TNPL with his mystery bowling and also excelled in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Chakaravarthy was invited to bowl at the KKR nets by their captain <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/dinesh-karthik-has-no-plans-of-retiring-from-first-class-cricket-anytime-soon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dinesh Karthik</a>, another player from Tamil Nadu. The skipper’s inputs could well decide whether KKR bid for this 27-year-old.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/12/Ali-Khan.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-298091" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ali-Khan.jpg" alt="Ali Khan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-298091" class="wp-caption-text">Ali Khan. (Photo by Ashley Allen &#8211; CPL T20/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Kolkata Knight Riders have usually targeted overseas players who have made a significant difference in the CPL, especially for their sister franchise Trinbago Knight Riders. Ali Khan of the USA and Darren Bravo of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bangladesh-gift-five-penalty-runs-to-windies-in-sylhet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Windies</a> could be a couple of them. With the likes of Chris Lynn, Andre Russell and Sunil Narine in their line-up, KKR might not run behind Hetmyer especially with the smaller purse available.

Instead, they can pick Sherfaine Rutherford as a backup member. They usually eye quick bowlers who could work well for them at the Eden Gardens. Alongside Ali Khan, the Kolkata franchise will pursue South Africa’s uncapped pacer Anrich Nortje. The speedster was bowling in high 140s regularly at the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-jozi-stars-crowned-as-the-champions-of-inaugural-msl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mzansi Super League</a> before he caught up an injury.

The team management might want to bring in someone from the other side of the border. They could thus rope in Mahmudullah, who has been a utility player for each and every team he played in T20 leagues.

Here is CricTracker&#8217;s interview with TKR pacer Ali Khan who is expecting an IPL contract:

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The Kolkata Knight Riders had a mixture of Indian Internationals, overseas stars and the uncapped players contributing collectively in the previous edition of the IPL. The franchise led by Dinesh Karthik made it to the playoffs in the last season but crashed out in a closely contested Qualifier match against the table toppers <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-sunrisers-hyderabads-expected-signings-at-the-player-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a>. The franchise has always preferred to have a set of upcoming players in the ranks with the view of making most out of them in the future.
KKR now have 12 slots to fill in the coming auction but only with a salary cap of 15.20 crores in which they have to look for five overseas players as well. They might not get a chance of engaging in a bidding war as their purse has got a dent due to the high-price tagged and retained players in the squad. The Knight Riders would thus been looking for long term prospect players.
<h3>Here we look at the players Kolkata Knight Riders could go for at the auction:</h3>
<h3>Indian players:</h3>
<figure id="attachment_241193" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-241193" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/04/Mohammed-Shami-2.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-241193" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mohammed-Shami-2.jpg" alt="Mohammed Shami" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-241193" class="wp-caption-text">Mohammed Shami. (Photo by: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
The Indian base was crucial for Kolkata Knight Riders in the last season who would be hoping to get some solid back-ups, unlike the last season. Due to the limited budget, KKR might not even chase the hot property <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/promising-mumbai-all-rounder-shivam-dube-not-touched-by-ipl-auction-buzz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shivam Dube</a> who is on the radar of many teams. Thus they could bring back the local lads such as Manoj Tiwary and Mohammed Shami.
Despite already having three spinners in their line-up, the Knight Riders could aim for the Tamil Nadu spinner Varun Chakaravarthy. The leg-spinner lit up the TNPL with his mystery bowling and also excelled in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Chakaravarthy was invited to bowl at the KKR nets by their captain <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/dinesh-karthik-has-no-plans-of-retiring-from-first-class-cricket-anytime-soon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dinesh Karthik</a>, another player from Tamil Nadu. The skipper’s inputs could well decide whether KKR bid for this 27-year-old.
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<h3>Overseas:</h3>
<figure id="attachment_298091" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-298091" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/12/Ali-Khan.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-298091" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ali-Khan.jpg" alt="Ali Khan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-298091" class="wp-caption-text">Ali Khan. (Photo by Ashley Allen – CPL T20/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Kolkata Knight Riders have usually targeted overseas players who have made a significant difference in the CPL, especially for their sister franchise Trinbago Knight Riders. Ali Khan of the USA and Darren Bravo of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bangladesh-gift-five-penalty-runs-to-windies-in-sylhet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Windies</a> could be a couple of them. With the likes of Chris Lynn, Andre Russell and Sunil Narine in their line-up, KKR might not run behind Hetmyer especially with the smaller purse available.
Instead, they can pick Sherfaine Rutherford as a backup member. They usually eye quick bowlers who could work well for them at the Eden Gardens. Alongside Ali Khan, the Kolkata franchise will pursue South Africa’s uncapped pacer Anrich Nortje. The speedster was bowling in high 140s regularly at the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-jozi-stars-crowned-as-the-champions-of-inaugural-msl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mzansi Super League</a> before he caught up an injury.
The team management might want to bring in someone from the other side of the border. They could thus rope in Mahmudullah, who has been a utility player for each and every team he played in T20 leagues.
<amp-img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-300291 aligncenter" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Expected-overseas-players-for-Kolkata-Knight-Riders-at-the-IPL-Player-Auction-2019.png" alt="Expected-overseas-players-for-Kolkata-Knight-Riders-at-the-IPL-Player-Auction-2019" width="700" height="600" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<h3>Here is CricTracker’s interview with TKR pacer Ali Khan who is expecting an IPL contract:</h3>
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The Kolkata Knight Riders had a mixture of Indian Internationals, overseas stars and the uncapped players contributing collectively in the previous edition of the IPL. The franchise led by Dinesh Karthik made it to the playoffs in the last season but crashed out in a closely contested Qualifier match against the table toppers <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-sunrisers-hyderabads-expected-signings-at-the-player-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a>. The franchise has always preferred to have a set of upcoming players in the ranks with the view of making most out of them in the future.
KKR now have 12 slots to fill in the coming auction but only with a salary cap of 15.20 crores in which they have to look for five overseas players as well. They might not get a chance of engaging in a bidding war as their purse has got a dent due to the high-price tagged and retained players in the squad. The Knight Riders would thus been looking for long term prospect players.
<h3>Here we look at the players Kolkata Knight Riders could go for at the auction:</h3>
<h3>Indian players:</h3>
<figure id="attachment_241193" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-241193" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/04/Mohammed-Shami-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-241193" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mohammed-Shami-2.jpg" alt="Mohammed Shami" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-241193" class="wp-caption-text">Mohammed Shami. (Photo by: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
The Indian base was crucial for Kolkata Knight Riders in the last season who would be hoping to get some solid back-ups, unlike the last season. Due to the limited budget, KKR might not even chase the hot property <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/promising-mumbai-all-rounder-shivam-dube-not-touched-by-ipl-auction-buzz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shivam Dube</a> who is on the radar of many teams. Thus they could bring back the local lads such as Manoj Tiwary and Mohammed Shami.
Despite already having three spinners in their line-up, the Knight Riders could aim for the Tamil Nadu spinner Varun Chakaravarthy. The leg-spinner lit up the TNPL with his mystery bowling and also excelled in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Chakaravarthy was invited to bowl at the KKR nets by their captain <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/dinesh-karthik-has-no-plans-of-retiring-from-first-class-cricket-anytime-soon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dinesh Karthik</a>, another player from Tamil Nadu. The skipper’s inputs could well decide whether KKR bid for this 27-year-old.
<img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-300288 aligncenter" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Expected-Indian-players-for-Kolkata-Knight-Riders-at-the-IPL-Player-Auction-2019.png" alt="Expected-Indian-players-for-Kolkata-Knight-Riders-at-the-IPL-Player-Auction-2019" width="700" height="600" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px">

<h3>Overseas:</h3>
<figure id="attachment_298091" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-298091" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/12/Ali-Khan.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-298091" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ali-Khan.jpg" alt="Ali Khan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-298091" class="wp-caption-text">Ali Khan. (Photo by Ashley Allen &#8211; CPL T20/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Kolkata Knight Riders have usually targeted overseas players who have made a significant difference in the CPL, especially for their sister franchise Trinbago Knight Riders. Ali Khan of the USA and Darren Bravo of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bangladesh-gift-five-penalty-runs-to-windies-in-sylhet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Windies</a> could be a couple of them. With the likes of Chris Lynn, Andre Russell and Sunil Narine in their line-up, KKR might not run behind Hetmyer especially with the smaller purse available.
Instead, they can pick Sherfaine Rutherford as a backup member. They usually eye quick bowlers who could work well for them at the Eden Gardens. Alongside Ali Khan, the Kolkata franchise will pursue South Africa’s uncapped pacer Anrich Nortje. The speedster was bowling in high 140s regularly at the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-jozi-stars-crowned-as-the-champions-of-inaugural-msl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mzansi Super League</a> before he caught up an injury.
The team management might want to bring in someone from the other side of the border. They could thus rope in Mahmudullah, who has been a utility player for each and every team he played in T20 leagues.
<img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-300291 aligncenter" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Expected-overseas-players-for-Kolkata-Knight-Riders-at-the-IPL-Player-Auction-2019.png" alt="Expected-overseas-players-for-Kolkata-Knight-Riders-at-the-IPL-Player-Auction-2019" width="700" height="600" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px">
<h3>Here is CricTracker&#8217;s interview with TKR pacer Ali Khan who is expecting an IPL contract:</h3>
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Here we look at the players Kolkata Knight Riders could go for at the auction.

IPL 2019: Kolkata Knight Riders' expected signings at the Player Auction

The Kolkata Knight Riders had a mixture of Indian Internationals, overseas stars and the uncapped players contributing collectively in the previous edition

IPL 2019: Kolkata Knight Riders' expected signings at the Player Auction

Here we look at the players Kolkata Knight Riders could go for at the auction.

Overseas:

Here is CricTracker’s interview with TKR pacer Ali Khan who is expecting an IPL contract:

Get the latest Cricket News and updates from Indian Premier League, Match Predictions, Fantasy Cricket Tips and lots more on CricTracker.com.