Ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have retained the highest amount of funds among all franchises. Shah Rukh Khan’s team currently has ₹64.3 crore at their disposal. The management’s focus this time is on “spending the right amount on the right player,” learning from past mistakes such as the ₹23.75 crore spent on Venkatesh Iyer. KKR now plans to invest more cautiously and is scouting for quality players at lower prices.
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Maxwell Could Be KKR’s Target
Last IPL season, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was part of Punjab Kings under Preeti Zinta’s ownership. However, he failed to live up to expectations due to injuries and a dip in form. As a result, Punjab Kings released him from the squad.
According to reports from sources like Khel Now, if Maxwell remains unsold in the upcoming IPL auction, it could put his IPL and international career at risk. KKR sees this as an opportunity. The Kolkata franchise is reportedly considering bringing the experienced Aussie all-rounder into their squad at a bargain price.
Maxwell’s IPL Career So Far
Glenn Maxwell made his IPL debut in 2012. To date, he has played 141 matches, scoring 2,819 runs and taking 41 crucial wickets. His highest score in the league is 95. However, in the last season, he managed only 48 runs in six innings across seven matches for Punjab. Bought for ₹4.2 crore, Maxwell’s performance last year was disappointing for the PBKS management.
This time, KKR plans to leverage Maxwell’s experience while strengthening their squad’s batting and all-round capabilities. The franchise, however, has not commented publicly on this potential move. IPL fans now eagerly wait to see who will bid for Glenn Maxwell and how KKR shapes their strategy for the upcoming season.