Abu Dhabi/IBNS, Dec. 17 -- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made a bold statement at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, combining global star power with a strong emphasis on emerging Indian talent to build a balanced and future-ready squad.

Headlining KKR's acquisitions were marquee signings Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana and Mustafizur Rahman, alongside key additions such as Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, and returning faces Tim Seifert and Rahul Tripathi. The franchise's auction strategy reflected depth, versatility and long-term planning.

Renowned for his power-hitting, Green has scored 964 runs in 63 T20 matches, including 707 runs across two IPL seasons at a strike rate of 153.70, with an unbeaten century as his highest IPL score.

The Knight...