Kolkata Knight Riders signed Sri Lanka fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana at the IPL 2026 auction for INR 18 crore, strengthening their pace attack

Here is the squad and full list of players bought by Kolkata Knight Riders at the Indian Premier League auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16.

According to the Chief Secretary, the probe panel, acting on a preliminary enquiry report dated December 15, sought explanations from the DGP and the Bidhannagar CP within 24 hours on why large-scale mismanagement occurred.

The auction saw an intense battle between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings for Green, with KKR eventually emerging as the highest bidder.

Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2026 Full Squad Player List with Price: With Russell no longer part of the setup, KKR are expected to target players who can offer balance with both bat and ball.

Kolkata head into the IPL 2026 mini auction with the largest purse among all franchises, placing them in a powerful position ahead of the bidding.

Around 2 lakh vehicles crawled along Diamond Harbour Road as the Taratala Flyover closure caused severe traffic in Kolkata, leaving commuters delayed for hours despite police diversions and alternative routes.

The airline said that occasional fog could slow down flight operations and advised passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport. Several flights operating from major airports,

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Kolkata's air quality has improved significantly, with pollution levels dropping from 277 to a moderate 147 on Tuesday. The city is experiencing pleasant weather, with a minimum temperature of 15°C and clear skies predicted throughout the day.