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Having traded for two expensive international players in the form of Shardul Thakur (10.75 cr) and Lockie Feguson (10 cr), Kolkata Knight Riders are left with a purse of 7.05 crore for the 2023 IPL auction. But with Venky Mysore at the helm, expect them to do some unexpected business on Dec 23.

With the Indian Premier League 2023 less than four months away to kick off, all ten franchises have started their homework to emerge victorious in the upcoming edition. Here’s a look at how they have decided to release and retain ahead of the mini-auction, to happen on December 23 in Kochi.

Ricky Ponting recently recalled the journey of Suryakumar Yadav in T20 cricket, remembering how he struggled for game time at Mumbai Indians before coming to the spotlight with Kolkata Knight Riders. Yadav has become the cornerstone of Mumbai's success in the tournament over the last few seasons.

Sunil Narine has revealed a story about his first IPL auction, stating he was unable to digest the sum he had been bought for and wasn't sure whether he would actually be paid the amount. He went on to describe the impact of the price tag on his mentality and the role of his dad in his career.