IPL 2018: 3 players that Kolkata Knight Riders should retain

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KKR needs to play its cards right to stand a chance of lifting its third IPL trophy

With the IPL auctions set to take place early next year, all the teams are looking to bolster their squads for the biggest cricketing extravaganza. On November 21, a crucial decision will be taken by the BCCI regarding the player retention policy - they will decide whether the limit on the number of players to be retained per team will be three or five.

Let us look at the three players who hold the key to Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) chances of recapturing the crown next year.

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