Sun Nov 24 18:08:09 UTC 2024: ## Kolkata Knight Riders Bolster Squad at IPL 2025 Auction

**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia** – Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made strategic additions to their squad during the IPL 2025 mega auction held in Jeddah on November 24th and 25th. The team retained key players like Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, and Andre Russell, investing heavily in their core.

New additions include several international stars such as Quinton de Kock (Rs. 3.60 crore) and Anrich Nortje (Rs. 6.50 crore), along with promising Indian talent. Following the auction, KKR have Rs. 10.05 crore remaining in their purse and three overseas player slots available. The team’s total spending so far sits at a substantial amount. The auction saw a total of 577 players vying for spots across the various franchises.

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