VIVO IPL-9 2016 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team News
Gautam Gambhir – The Kolkata Knight Riders captain is by a wide margin their best player and their most predictable run scorers and subsequently holding him was an easy decision for the administration. The left-hander and the opening batsman is a player around which the entire batting request rotates. He for the most part gives the group a shaking begin in the introductory overs that help them to manufacture a respectable score on low and moderate tracks at home which have a tendency to weaken as the match goes on. He additionally assumes the part of directing the group towards their objective while pursuing.
Sunil Narine – No uncertainty this player from the Caribbean will be a trump card for Gambhir in this release too. He alongside Gayle was the primary purpose for the West Indians lifting the T20 World cup. He is exceptionally conservative with incredible control and varieties and each time the group needs a leap forward, the chief swings to him to give them the wicket and he doesn't frustrate his commander. Gambhir utilizes him as a part of short spells and keenly in vital points of the match.
Qualities – The greatest quality for the list will be their spinners who can demonstrate very valuable on the moderate and low pitches at home.
Shortcoming – Like each group this establishment has likewise some shortcoming, and it lies in their quick knocking down some pins division. They have quality quick bowlers to browse as Morkel, however with just 4 outsiders permitted to play, it will be very intriguing to see the arrangement of the group.
By and large, the group will need to push and guarantee that the group can begin the new season well right from the earliest starting point and enter the main four.
Knight Riders will have elevated requirements from Manish Pandey and Robin Uthappa. Sunil Narine likewise added to the group's prosperity being the second most astounding wicket taker in the 2014 season.
IPL 2016 Kolkata Knight Riders KKR Team Squad:
Team Squad
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Role
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1. Gautam Gambhir (captain)
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Batsman
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2. Kuldeep Yadav
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Bowler
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3. Manish Pandey
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Batsman
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4. Piyush Chawla
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All Rounder
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5. Robin Uthappa
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Wicket Keeper
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6. Sheldon Jackson
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Batsman
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7. Suryakumar Yadav
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Batsman
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8. Umesh Yadav
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Bowler
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9. Yusuf Pathan
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All Rounder
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10. Andre Russell
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All Rounder
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11. Sunil Narine
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Bowler
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12. Brad Hogg
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All Rounder
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13. Chris Lynn
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Bowler
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14. Shakib Al Hasan
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All Rounder
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15. Morne Morkel
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Bowler
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16. Colin Munro
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Bowler
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17. John Hastings
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Bowletr
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18. Jaydev Unadkat
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Bowler
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19. Ankit Rajpoot
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Bowler
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20. Jason Holder
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Batsman
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21. R Sathish
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Bowler
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22. Manan Sharma
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Batsman
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Here’s the KKR full squad and once marked in bold are the newest addition post after IPL 2016 auction:
| Player and age | Country | Roles | Salary |
| Gautam Gambhir, 34 | India | Captain, Batsman | INR 12.5 crores |
| Sunil Narine, 27 | West Indies | Spinner | INR 9.5 crores |
| Robin Uthappa, 30 | India | Wicketkeeper, Batsman | INR 5 crores |
| Piyush Chawla, 27 | India | Bowling All-rounder | INR 4.25 crores |
| Yusuf Pathan, 33 | India | Batting All-rounder | INR 3.25 crores |
| Morne Morkel, 31 | South Africa | Fast bowler | INR 2.8 crores |
| Shakib Al Hasan, 28 | Bangladesh | All-rounder | INR 2.8 crore |
| Umesh Yadav, 28 | India | Fast bowler | INR 2.6 crores |
| Manish Pandey, 26 | India | Batsman | INR 1.7 crores |
| Jaydev Unadkat, 24 | India | Fast bowler | INR 1.6 crores |
| Ankit Rajpoot, 22 | India | Medium-pacer | INR 1.5 crores |
| Chris Lynn, 25 | Australia | Batsman | INR 1.3 crores |
| John Hastings, 30 | Australia | Bowling All-rounder | INR 1.3 crores |
| Jason Holder, 24 | West Indies | Bowling All-rounder | INR 70 lakhs |
| Suryakumar Yadav, 25 | India | Batsman | INR 70 lakhs |
| Andre Russell, 27 | West Indies | All-rounder | INR 60 lakhs |
| Brad Hogg, 45 | Australia | Spinner | INR 50 lakhs |
| Kuldeep Yadav, 21 | India | Spinner | INR 40 lakhs |
| Colin Munro, 28 | New Zealand | Batting All-rounder | INR 30 lakhs |
| Rajagopal Sathish, 35 | India | Batting All-rounder | INR 20 lakhs |
| Sheldon Jackson, 29 | India | Wicketkeeper, Batsman | INR 15 lakhs |
| Manan Sharma, 22 | India | Bowling All-rounder | INR 10 lakhs |
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