Former India selector Saba Karim has shed light on Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) plans for the IPL 2026 auction under newly appointed head coach Abhishek Nayar, offering a significant hint about what the franchise intends to do with Venkatesh Iyer. KKR had released the all-rounder ahead of the mini auction despite spending a massive ₹23.75 crore on him in the IPL 2025 mega auction. That season saw unprecedented spending across teams, with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player in league history after Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) signed him for ₹27 crore. Punjab Kings followed with an equally bold move by acquiring Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore.

While Shreyas Iyer delivered on his price tag by scoring over 600 runs and steering PBKS to a runners-up finish, Pant and LSG endured a disa

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