IPL 2025: 3 Overseas Players KKR Will Try To Repurchase In Mega Auction

Phil Salt and Micthell Starc [Source: @CricCrazyJohns, @KRxtra/x.com]Phil Salt and Micthell Starc [Source: @CricCrazyJohns, @KRxtra/x.com]

The Indian Premier League was a landmark edition for the Kolkata Knight Riders. During the tournament they broke their 10 year trophy jinx and won their third title. While the Shreyas Iyer led the team commandingly under the guidance of Gautam Gambhir, the players stood up and responded to the demands of the team.

The championship run for KKR in IPL 2024 was a perfect example of how teamwork can overhaul individual brilliances in cricket. While there were some Indian players who played a major role in KKR's trophy win, some of the overseas players also raised their hands at crucial moments. Here are three overseas players from the IPL 2024 squad of KKR whom they will try and repurchase during the IPL 2025 mega auction.

3. Allah Ghazanfar

The young Afghan spinner was one of the best scouted talents for KKR. Although Allah Ghazanfar did not make an appearance for them during the tournament the management seemed impressed by the promise he showed. Besides, in the recent games for Afghanistan, Ghazanfar has proven himself to be a efficient bowler in the T20s. Looking at his current form and their affinity towards mystery spinners, it is likely that KKR will try to repurchase Allah Ghazanfar during the IPL 2025 mega auction.

2. Phil Salt

One of the key factors in KKR's championship run was the solid, consistent and dynamic partnership between Sunil Narine and Phil Salt at the top. In most of the games the English opener provided them with the momentum at the beginning of the innings that helped them to post or chase down formidable total. Salt has already proven himself for the franchise and this is why they will try and repurchase him during the auction. Salt's recruitment will also ensure that their core solidifies and they build a team for the future.

1. Mitchell Starc

The star Australian pacer did not have the best of times during the league stage of the IPL 2024. However, when the playoffs came, Mitchell Starc showed his worth and brought out the best in him. He has shown the franchise that he can perform in the clutch situations and be an architect of many more glories for them. Given the performance he gave in the crucial matches of IPL 2024, Mitchell Starc will be one of the prime targets of KKR.