KKR loses a unique left-arm "cutter" specialist; the replacement must be a left-arm pacer to maintain the team's tactical balance.
The most direct replacement. He offers left-arm variety, high pace, and is currently a top performer in the T20 circuit.
A left-arm "thunderbolt" bowler who offers 150km/h pace—an aggressive upgrade from Mustafizur’s slower-ball style.
Though right-handed, he mirrors Mustafizur’s ability to bowl clinical Yorkers and deceptive slower balls at the death.
KKR must select a replacement from the unsold player pool of the December 2025 Abu Dhabi auction.
With a ₹9.20 Crore budget available, KKR can afford any top-tier international pacer currently without an IPL contract.