The return of two fine leaders, skipper Shreyas Iyer and mentor Gautam Gambhir, and the incentive of beginning its campaign at home after four editions should motivate Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to give its best against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.
Seeking balance, KKR’s quest for its elusive third title began from the auction stage.
The side’s expensive purchase, left-armer Mitchell Starc, will lead the pace department and play a crucial role in PowerPlay and death overs. While the trusted spin duo of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy may get priority, KKR will weigh other options.
