Kolkata Knight Riders aim to secure their fourth IPL title with Ajinkya Rahane as the new captain. Retaining key players like Sunil Narine and Andre Russell, and adding talents such as Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje, KKR have a balanced squad. Despite a few weaknesses, their mix of experience and new additions positions them well for a successful season.
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