A Look at Kolkata Knight Riders Team of IPL 2023

Get ready to don your purple and gold, KKR fans, because today we're talking about the Kolkata Knight Riders! Kolkata Knight Riders are one of the most popular teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Knight Riders have a storied history of thrilling performances and championship victories.

Founded in 2008, the team is co-owned by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla, and her spouse Jay Mehta. Kolkata Knight Riders quickly made a name for themselves as a team to watch, thanks to a roster of top-notch players, including the likes of Sourav Ganguly, Chris Gayle, and Sunil Narine.

The Knight Riders clinched their first IPL title in 2012, under the captaincy of Gautam Gambhir. They went on to capture the championship once again in 2014, making them one of the most successful teams in the league.

Let's take a look at the tentative squad of Kolkata Knight Riders for the 2023 season:

Captain

Batters

Shreyas Iyer, the talented Indian cricketer, is the captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Known for his aggressive batting style and impeccable leadership skills, Iyer led Delhi Capitals to their first IPL final in 2020 and continues to inspire his team to great heights. Unfortunately for KKR, he will not be present for the entire season due to an injury. Nitish Rana will be taking his place as the interim Captain.