Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Andre Russell Retires from IPL, Joins KKR as Power Coach
Andre Russell, a famous cricket player from the West Indies, has decided to stop playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
He played for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for 12 seasons and won two championships with them.
Even though he is retiring from playing, he will still be part of the KKR team as a 'Power Coach' to help the players.
Russell is known for hitting a lot of sixes and being a great all-rounder.
He said he wants to leave a good legacy and didn't want to play until people thought he should have retired earlier.
Russell will continue to play in other cricket leagues around the world but will be a coach for KKR in the IPL.
Shah Rukh Khan, the owner of KKR, also wished him well on social media.
Andre Russell announces retirement from the IPL after 12 seasons with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Russell will join KKR's support staff as the first-ever 'Power Coach' for the 2026 season.
He expressed his love for KKR and his desire to leave a legacy rather than fade out.
Russell has played 133 IPL matches, scoring 2651 runs with a strike rate of 174.96 and hitting 220 sixes.
He will continue to play in other T20 leagues worldwide but will focus on coaching for KKR in the IPL.
- Who
- Andre Russell, a West Indian all-rounder and two-time IPL winner with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- What
- Announced his retirement from the IPL and will join KKR's support staff as a 'Power Coach'
- When
- Ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16
- Where
- Kolkata Knight Riders franchise
- Why
- To leave a legacy and continue his association with KKR in a new role
- Player
- Andre Russell
- Team
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Seasons Played
- 12
- IPL Titles Won
- 2
- New Role
- Power Coach
- Auction Date
- December 16, 2026
- IPL Matches Played
- 133
- Runs Scored
- 2651
- Strike Rate
- 174.96
- Sixes Hit
- 220
Sources
IPL Auction 2026: Andre Russell Confirms IPL Retirement With Emotional Video, To Return As KKR's First 'Power Coach'
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Andre Russell in new IPL role; joins KKR as 'power coach'
Andre Russell retires from IPL, but stays with Kolkata Knight Riders in brand new role ahead of upcoming season
Andre Russell retires from IPL, will be KKR’s ‘power coach’
Shah Rukh Khan's Heartfelt Note For KKR's Andre Russell After IPL Retirement Announcement: Here's To Another Chapter...
Shah Rukh Khan thanks his 'Knight in shining armour' Andre Russell as he takes on a new role in KKR
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