Andre Russell announces retirement from IPL – Sportstar

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Updated : Nov 30, 2025 13:28 IST , Chennai – 2 MINS READ
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Russell scored just 167 runs in 13 innings in the 2025 IPL season and claimed eight wickets while going at nearly 12 runs per over. | Photo Credit: DEEPAK KR
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell on Sunday announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of the mini auction scheduled for December 16.
“Hanging up my IPL boots… but not the swagger. What a ride it’s been in the IPL — 12 seasons of memories, and a whole lot of love from the KKR family,” Russell’s statement on his Instagram page read.
He also revealed that he will still be part of the KKR setup as a power coach for the 2026 season. “And the best part? I’m not leaving home… you’ll see me in a new role, in KKR’s Support Staff, as the POWER COACH of 2026,” he added.
The 37-year-old brought the curtains down on an 11-year association with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), a franchise he joined in 2014 and went on to become one of its most influential players. Russell made 133 appearances for KKR and was part of the title-winning campaigns in 2014 and 2024.
Russell had been retained ahead of the mega auction before last season for Rs. 12 crore, but KKR decided to release him after a poor outing in IPL 2025. He scored just 167 runs in 13 innings and picked up eight wickets, conceding runs at nearly 12 an over.
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