Kolkata Knight Riders | KKR IPL 2026 Squad & Overview

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) One of the team which have a huge fan base in Ipl KKR IPL 2026 is on his way and hopefully things are better for kolkata knight riders than last year. Owned by Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta, the team is supported lavishly by cricket lovers everywhere. With Eden Gardens (Kolkata) being their home ground, KKR have been associated with the brand of aggressive cricket that they play and generate electricity on match days. Having reconstructed their squad following a tough last season, the Knight Riders head into IPL 2026 with a fresh vigour, square leadership and a clear focus – get back to winning ways and hunt for the title once again.

Kolkata Knight Riders Team Overview IPL 2026

Category	Details
Franchise Name	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Founded	2008
Owners	Knight Riders Group (Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Jay Mehta)
Home Ground	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Team Colors	Purple & Gold
Motto	Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo (Perform, Fight, Win)
Captain	Ajinkya Rahane
Head Coach	Abhishek Nayar
IPL Titles	3 (2012, 2014, 2024)
Best IPL Finish	Champions
Worst IPL Finish	8th Place
Playing Style	Spin-heavy attack with explosive middle order
Fan Base	One of the largest in IPL
Brand Value	Among top 3 IPL franchises

KKR Squad IPL 2026

Batsman

All Rounders

Bowlers

Kolkata Knight Riders Support Staff for IPL 2026

Role	Name
Head Coach	Abhishek Nayar
Assistant Coach	Shane Watson
Bowling Coach	Tim Southee
Mentor	Dwayne Bravo
Fielding Coach	James Foster
Performance Analyst	Gnaneshwar Rao
Physiotherapist	Kamlesh Jain
Team Manager	Wayne Bentley