Andre Russell has always been synonymous with power-hitting in T20 cricket, but in IPL 2026, the former Kolkata Knight Riders superstar has embraced a refreshing new role—mentor and “power coach” for the franchise that defined much of his career. After years of dismantling bowling attacks for Kolkata Knight Riders, Russell is now passing on his expertise […]

Kolkata Knight Riders have paid a historic tribute to one of their greatest-ever players, Andre Russell, by retiring his iconic jersey number 12 ahead of IPL 2026. The move cements Russell’s legacy as arguably the most impactful all-rounder in the franchise’s history and marks the end of an unforgettable playing chapter in the Indian Premier […]

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Faf du Plessis has made a bold statement about Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026, claiming their finishing firepower is comparable to having “two Andre Russells” in the squad. Du Plessis was particularly impressed with the presence of Sherfane Rutherford and Will Jacks, highlighting how the duo adds serious depth and […]

Andre Russell has officially drawn the curtain on his illustrious 13-year IPL journey, announcing his retirement from the T20 league and closing a chapter that defined an era of power-hitting and match-winning all-round brilliance. Of those 13 seasons, Russell spent 11 unforgettable years with the Kolkata Knight Riders, becoming one of the franchise’s most iconic […]

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif commented on star all-rounder Andre Russell’s retirement ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. However, Russell retired from the league after he was released by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) before the auction. “We are talking a lot about Green that teams will target him. If teams have just a few […]

In a major development that has stunned IPL fans, West Indies powerhouse Andre Russell has officially announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League. The explosive allrounder shared the news through an emotional Instagram video, bringing an end to a glittering IPL journey that spanned over a decade. The announcement came just days after Andre […]

Former India player Anil Kumble has said that the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) should have retained Andre Russell ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. He also stated that the three-time IPL champions would have gone into the auction with the maximum remaining purse as well. During a discussion on Star Sports, Kumble said, “I think […]

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has strongly criticised Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) decision to release veteran all-rounder Andre Russell ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. Kaif squarely blamed the move on KKR’s new head coach, Abhishek Nayar, suggesting it reflected an unnecessary urge to reshape the squad without preserving its core strengths. Russell, who KKR […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has added that the Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) releases before the IPL 2026 auction show that loyalty is no longer given importance in the Indian Premier League as well. He added that the three-time champions have released a lot of players, including the immensely trusted Andre Russell […]

Australia’s former T20 World Cup-winning captain Aaron Finch has stirred the pre-auction conversation by suggesting that the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) should part ways with Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, and Quinton de Kock ahead of the November 15 retention deadline. With KKR set for a major rebuild after a disappointing IPL 2025 season, Finch believes […]