Kolkata Knight Riders | KKR IPL 2026 Squad & Overview

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) enter the IPL 2026 season with a refreshed squad, new coaching setup, and strong young talent combined with experienced international stars. After finishing 8th place in IPL 2025, the franchise has made several structural and squad changes aiming to return to playoff contention. Below is a complete overview of KKR IPL 2026 squad, captain, support staff, team strengths, and expectations.

KKR IPL 2026 Team Overview

Category	Details
Team	Kolkata Knight Riders
League	Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026
Captain	Ajinkya Rahane
Head Coach	Abhishek Nayar
Home Ground	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Owners	Knight Riders Sports Pvt. Ltd.
IPL Titles	2012, 2014, 2024
Previous Season	8th place (IPL 2025)