5 Shocking KKR Releases on IPL Retention Day

Producer: Peuli Bakshi

Shardul Thakur

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Tim Southee

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[{"selector":"#anim-0702856d-3e48-489a-9097-0032e9240dfb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-15.391784974242874%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The Kiwi premier pacer was bought by KKR for 1.50 crore in 2022 and was was retained in 2023. Despite showing confidence him since 2021, he was released ahead of IPL 2024.

Lockie Ferguson

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Umesh Yadav

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Shakib Al Hasan

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[{"selector":"#anim-bccf4341-be98-444d-a74d-6d9097700718 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-11.975711826463023%, -21.269354087222023%) scale(1.4273504273504274)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This Bangladeshi all-rounder was bought by KKR for Rs 1.5 crore. However, he could not contribute to the team as he had to leave for international engagements.