The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) significantly reshaped their squad for IPL 2026, notably acquiring Cameron Green for Rs 25.20 crore and Matheesha Pathirana for Rs 18 crore at the Abu Dhabi auction. Following Andre Russell's retirement and transition to a coaching role, KKR aims to build a new, strong team. These acquisitions suggest KKR is focused on constructing a formidable playing XI for the upcoming season, moving beyond simply filling vacant spots.