IPL 2019: 3 Kolkata Knight Riders players to watch out for

2) Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav bowling in a match.

Kuldeep Yadav has been with the franchise ever since he was bought in the 2014 auction. He has played 31 matches in the IPL, taking 35 wickets in the process.

Kuldeep's good lines making the batsmen reach for the ball combined with clever variations in pace have been a feature of his bowling in the IPL. The left-arm Chinaman bowler is currently one of the pillars of the Indian spin department and has been one of the most consistent players for KKR.

As the franchise look for their third IPL title, Kuldeep might prove to be a vital cog in their campaign.

3) Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik will captain the side for the second time this season. The surprise release of KKR's erstwhile captain Gautam Gambhir before the 2018 auction raised eyebrows about who was going to captain the side.

The franchise then appointed Karthik as the captain and he didn't disappoint, leading the side to the qualifiers before losing out to Sunrisers Hyderabad.

He lead his team from the front as he scored 498 runs at an outstanding average of 48.90. With the 2019 World Cup nearing and the Indian team looking for a proper No. 4, Karthik has a chance to prove his skills as he tries to lead his side to their third title.