
Cheteshwar Pujara anticipates significant changes for KKR and MI, expects RCB to have an easy IPL 2027 auction
Former Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara shared insights on potential key developments ahead of the IPL 2027 season in a rapid-fire session with Star Sports. He predicted that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will release the most players and face a captaincy decision following Ajinkya Rahane's retirement. Pujara also anticipated major core squad changes for Mumbai Indians (MI), amid rumors about Hardik Pandya's future. In contrast, he expects Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the defending champions, to enter the IPL 2027 auction with minimal pressure due to their balanced team. Additionally, Pujara highlighted the captaincy decision for Mumbai Indians as a critical factor that could influence the tournament.