KKR's focus during the IPL auction in 2026 was all about snagging Australian all-rounder Cameron Green. They did manage to secure him for a whopping 25.20 Cr, but given his history with injuries, he might not end up being their go-to all-rounder or at least, he shouldn't be. Honestly, he hasn't exactly impressed as a bowler; it’s just that fast-bowling all-rounders often steal the spotlight. KKR Need to Create Space for Anukul Roy in the Playing XI In his 29 IPL matches, he’s taken only 16 wickets, averaging over 40 with an economy rate exceeding 9. Instead, Kolkata should consider bringing in a young Indian all-rounder and give him a chance to step up. Anukul Roy from Jharkhand, who was picked up at the IPL auction for a mere 40 lakh has the potential to contribute far more in IPL 2026. Although he’s only played 12 matches in six seasons, with just six wickets and 26 runs to his name, his domestic performance tells a different story. Read also: IPL 2026: 3 Potential Replacements for KKR if Mustafizur Rahman Misses Season Could Turn the Tide for Kolkata in IPL 2026 This year, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where Jharkhand emerged as champions, he played a crucial role. In 11 matches, he scored 303 runs at an impressive average of 60, with a top score of 95. His strike rate was a solid 160, and he also took 18 wickets while maintaining an economy of just 7.41. With KKR this season, batting depth seems to be a concern, and Anukul Roy could be the answer if he’s given the chance to bat at numbers 4, 5, or 6, along with regular bowling opportunities. The spin department also appears to be lacking, and the 27-year-old could help address those issues as well. KKR full squad for IPL 2026 Ajinkya Rahane, Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Varun Chakravarthy, Ramandeep Singh, Ankul Roy, Rovman Powell, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Umran Malik, Cameron Green (25.20 cr), Matheesha Pathirana (18 cr), Mustafizur Rahman (9.20 cr), Tejasvi Singh (3 cr), Finn Allen (2 cr), Tim Seifert (1.50 cr), Rahul Tripathi (75 L), Kartik Tyagi (30 L), Daksh Kamra (30 L), Sarthak Ranjan (30 L), Prashant Solanki (30 L), Akashdeep (1 cr), Rachin Ravindra (2 cr).