Kolkata Knight Riders’ downfall in IPL 2026 has shocked many fans. Here are the 3 main reasons behind it:

1) Releasing their Title-Winning Captain – They let go of a leader who was worth every penny.

Punjab Kings bought him for nearly ₹27 crore and their fortune has completely changed since then.

2) Forcing Andre Russell to Retire as a Player – Russell was still contributing massively. In fact, he was Man of the Match in KKR’s last win.

3) Poor Utilization of Auction Purse – Despite having the highest purse in the mini-auction, KKR spent ₹25 crore on Cameron Green, who hasn’t delivered the expected returns yet.

These three decisions have played a major role in KKR’s poor performance this season.

What do you think is the biggest mistake KKR made? Tell me in the comments!