KKR: 5 things to watch out for in IPL 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) start their IPL 2024 campaign on 23 March against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Eden Gardens

Last season KKR finished 7th and failed to reach the playoffs

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We take a look at five things you can look forward to as far as KKR are concerned

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Shreyas Iyer: After missing IPL 2023, Iyer is expected to be back to captain KKR

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But there are concerns over his fitness. If he is fit, KKR will hope for a lot of runs from the batter

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Gautam Gambhir: The former skipper returns as mentor and expectations will be for a turnaround in fortunes

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Rinku Singh: Last season he hit five sixes in a last over to help KKR win a match

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Rinku will now look to have another good season ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

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Mitchell Starc: KKR paid Rs 24.75 crore for the pacer and he will under tremendous pressure to deliver

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Andre Russell: The West Indian has a crazy strike rate but he only got 156 runs last season

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KKR will hope for more match-winning innings from Russell in IPL 2024

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