Will Ajinkya Rahane Remain Captain of KKR After IPL Auction?

Ravichandran Ashwin is excited about KKR's squad for IPL 2026! With a record purse of 64.3 crore, they've brought in stars like Cameron Green and Matheesha Pathirana. After a shaky eighth-place finish last season, fans are wondering if Ajinkya Rahane will stay captain. Meanwhile, rival RR is making moves too, setting the stage for a thrilling IPL showdown!

Quick rundown

1.Rahane’s captaincy future at KKR hangs in the balance, with leadership questions on the table.

2.KKR rolls into IPL 2026 with a monster INR 64.3 crore purse, splashing on Green and Pathirana.

3.RR bags Ravi Bishnoi for INR 7 crore, putting them in an enviable auction position.

4.Pathirana’s return is a tactical riddle: how to fit his mystery overs into a stars-heavy attack.

5.Ashwin sums it up: KKR is one hell of a team, primed to make noise this season.

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