Top 5 Players of Kolkata Knight Riders who might get released in IPL 2024

Counted among the most successful teams of the Indian Premier League Kolkata Knight Riders is striving at number 7 in this season of the cash-rich league. Knight Riders have participated in a total of 13 matches and got victories in 6. Following are the top 5 players with subpar performances who are likely to be snubbed in the next season of the cash-rich league.

1. Narayan Jagadeesan

The Wicketkeeper batsman for Kolkata Knight Riders made his IPL debut in 2020. Jagadeesan has got 6 matches to play in this season for Mumbai and with subpar performance has scored mere 89 runs overall. Considering his performance, there are chances that he might get snubbed by the franchise in the next season of the League.

2. Litton Das

The Bangladeshi explosive opening batter Litton Das has made his IPL debut in 2023 with KKR buying his services. Das has performed brilliantly on the international level recently but the franchise gave him just one chance. Das just got one match this season on behalf of KKR and scored mere 4 runs. He might be added to the list of released players by KKR next season.

3. Mandeep Singh

The experienced batter in the Indian Premier League Mandeep Singh was acquired by Knight Riders for this season considering his more than ten years of experience. Singh has got just 3 matches on his account in which he has scored a total of 14 runs overall. He might be released by KKR next season.

4. Lockie Ferguson

The high-quality Kiwi pacer Lockie Ferguson has been a part of the league since 2017. The quick bowler was acquired by Knight Riders for this season. Ferguson has got only 3 matches on his account for this season and has taken 1 wicket. Considering the number of matches he has to play for KKR this season, it is possible that he will be released by the KKR franchise.

5. Rahmanullah Gurbaz

The Afghani batter R Gurbaz was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for this season of the Indian Premier League. Gurbaj has played a total of 10 matches for the Knight Riders and scored 217 runs. Though Gurbaz has performed well, he is still on the verge of being snubbed by KKR in the next season of the league.