It is noteworthy that Rahane was the highest run-scorer of KKR last season with 390 runs, strike rate of around 150, but his batting position caused a lot of damage to the balance of the team. He fixed himself at number 3 throughout the season, due to which Venkatesh Iyer (big purchase of Rs 23.75 crore) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi could not play in their natural slots. This had a direct impact on the team’s combination and later KKR sometimes even excluded Venkatesh and sometimes Angkrish from the playing-11.

According to this report, KKR can release Indian young star all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer. However, there is a possibility that the team may try to buy him again at a lower price in the auction. Apart from this, according to the report, wicketkeeper-cum-opener Quinton de Kock and fast bowler Enrique Nortje can also be released, which will give relief to the team in its purse of around Rs 9.9 crore.