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    3 current KKR players who are playing in Bangladesh Premier League

    KKR are among the most successful franchises in the Indian Premier League. The Kolkata-based franchise has played all season.

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    Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are among the most successful franchises in the Indian Premier League. The Kolkata-based franchise made its debut in the year 2008, and since then, they have been a part of the league in every season played so far. They have won the IPL championship twice, whereas they also finished as runners-up in one season.

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    The Kolkata Knight Riders squad underwent some changes prior to the 2022 season because it was a mega auction year. Shreyas Iyer joined the squad as the new captain, while the likes of Andre Russell and Sunil Narine continued their association with the franchise. Umesh Yadav returned to the team, while the likes of Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana, Venkatesh Iyer and Varun CV continued to play for the team as well.

    Many players aim to play for KKR in the IPL because it is owned by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan. All members of Kolkata Knight Riders get an opportunity to meet and interact with the King Khan. Kolkata have formed a strong squad for the IPL 2023 season as well, and three of their current squad members are currently playing in the Bangladesh Premier League.

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    1. KKR player Shakib Al Hasan

    Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan remained unsold in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, but he found a buyer in Kolkata Knight Riders at this season’s mini auction. Shakib will return to the Purple and Gold Army this season. It will be exciting to see how he performs. He is currently playing for Fortune Barishal.

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    2. KKR player Litton Das

    Bangladesh wicket-keeper batter Litton Das earned his maiden IPL deal from the Kolkata Knight Riders this season. Das is a part of the Commilla Victorians team.

    3. Rahmanullah Gurbaz

    New signing of Kolkata Knight Riders, Rahmanullah Gurbaz is also a part of the Fortune Barishal team. Gurbaz is an explosive right-handed wicket-keeper batter from Afghanistan.