IPL: 5 players you didn't know were once a part of KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders, over the course of 10 editions of the IPL, have enjoyed immense success, lifting the trophy on two occasions.

One of the most successful franchises in the league, the Knight Riders have been graced by some of the finest talents in the world including Chris Gayle, Gautam Gambhir, Sourav Ganguly etc. The impact of these star players is remembered by fans of the franchise.

However, there have certain top players who have flown under the radar somewhat. Here, we look at five players you might not remember were once a part of KKR:

#5 Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson grabbed the attention of the world with his performances in IPL 2013 while representing the Rajasthan Royals. He was one of the best young players in the tournament, averaging around 25.

However, before his exploits for Rajasthan, Samson was a part of KKR - in the 2012 edition of the competition. The youngster, despite his obvious talent, never managed to play a single game for the franchise and remained on the sidelines for the entire competition.