Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) significantly reshaped their squad in the IPL 2026 auction following Andre Russell's transition to a coaching role. KKR made substantial investments, acquiring Cameron Green for Rs. 25.20 crore and Matheesha Pathirana for Rs. 18 crore. These moves indicate KKR's strategy to build a new, dominant lineup for the upcoming season, focusing on key overseas players to complement their retained core.