In 2026 carrying a new squad for the season, along with a new coaching setup, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) would be looking to continue their glorious legacy in IPL 2026 as they enter into one more exciting chapter of the championship. Bringing on experienced players, exciting young talent and new leadership under captain Ajinkya Rahane, KKR are hoping to make a big impact this season. The franchise is famous for their exuberant and spine chilling brand of cricket along with a passionate fan base and they remain to be counted as one of the most competitive teams in Indian Premier League.
KKR Team Captain, Head Coach And Home Ground
| Details | Information |
| Team Name | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Captain | Ajinkya Rahane |
| Head Coach | Abhishek Nayar |
| Batting Coach | Shane Watson (Assistant Coach role) |
| Bowling Coach | Tim Southee |
| Team Mentor | Dwayne Bravo |
| IPL Titles Won | 3 |
| Winning Years | 2012, 2014, 2024 |
| Home Ground (Venue) | Eden Gardens |
Kolkata Knight Riders | KKR Squad 2026 Player List 2026 Player List
Batter
Ajinkya Rahane
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Cameron Green
Manish Pandey
Rahul Tripathi
Ramandeep Singh
Rinku Singh
All Rounders
Anukul Roy
Daksh Kamra
Rachin Ravindra
Rovman Powell
Sarthak Ranjan
Sunil Narine
Wicket Keepers
Finn Allen
Tejasvi Singh
Tim Seifert
Bowler
Blessing Muzarabani
Kartik Tyagi
Matheesha Pathirana
Navdeep Saini
Prashant Solanki
