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KKR retire Andre Russell’s No.12 jersey | Cricket News

KKR retire Andre Russell’s No.12 jersey | Cricket News

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3 min readMar 25, 2026 02:03 PM IST The Kolkata Knight Riders have retired the No.12 jersey that was worn by former allrounder Andre Russell ahead of the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Russell, who was a fixture of the KKR side for 11 seasons, announced his retirement from the IPL last November and will be part of the team’s coaching staff in the upcoming season. KKR made the announcement in a ‘Knights Unplugged’ event in which they handed Russell a framed version of his jersey. Russell spent two seasons on the fringes of Delhi Daredevils in 2012 and 2013 before being signed by KKR in 2014. The Jamaican went on to play for the franchise through to 2025 in all seasons except in 2017. He has played 140 matches in the IPL, of which 133 came for KKR. //www.instagram.com/embed.js Russell won the IPL trophy twice with KKR – in 2014 and 2024. While he played just two games in the title-winning season in 2014, Russell’s all-round contributions were crucial in the …

Kane Russell’s hat-trick powers HIL GC past Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Kane Russell’s hat-trick powers HIL GC past Shrachi Bengal Tigers

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HIL GC produced a clinical attacking display to defeat Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-3 in a high-scoring Men’s Hockey India League 2025–26 clash at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. Kane Russell starred with a hat-trick as HIL GC capitalised on penalty corners and late opportunities to seal a deserved victory. The Tigers struck first through captain Jugraj Singh, who converted a penalty stroke in the 12th minute following sustained pressure. HIL GC responded strongly in the second quarter, scoring twice in quick succession. Sam Ward equalised with a deft touch before Russell followed up moments later with a powerful drag-flick to put his side ahead. Second-half surge defines both encounters HIL GC extended their advantage after the break as Russell added another penalty corner goal, before Sudeep Chirmako found the net from open play to make it 4-1. The Tigers mounted a brief comeback in the 40th minute, with Tom Grambusch scoring from a penalty corner and Christopher Ruhr converting a rebound to reduce the deficit. However, Russell completed his hat-trick soon …

‘Abhishek Nayar is the straight answer for Andre Russell’s release:’ Former India batter criticises KKR’s IPL 2026 decision | Cricket News

‘Abhishek Nayar is the straight answer for Andre Russell’s release:’ Former India batter criticises KKR’s IPL 2026 decision | Cricket News

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West Indies powerhouse Andre Russell’s release from the Kolkata Knight Riders on the IPL 2026 retention deadline day grabbed eyeballs, with several pundits and fans expressing surprise over the decision from the three-time champions. Russell, 37, retired from international T20Is earlier this year and has served the Knights for over 11 years, scoring 2600 runs while also picking 122 wickets for the franchise. Russell’s devastating impact was vital to the KKR set-up, however, former India batter Mohammed Kaif feels things may have changed with the appointment of Abhishek Nayar as head coach. Kaif added that Nayar is the direct reason behind the relase of Russell, insisting that the former India assistant coach wants to mould his own side. ‘You had him at Rs 12 crore… “Russell’s release is not right. You had him at 12 crore and that is not a big amount really for a player like him. He is once in a generation player. Yes he was out of form but later on he scored runs too. But as coaches change, they bring …

‘He still wants to play another two or three cycles’: Varun Chakarvarthy reveals Andre Russell’s plans | Ipl News

‘He still wants to play another two or three cycles’: Varun Chakarvarthy reveals Andre Russell’s plans | Ipl News

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Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell had a poor campaign with the bat till Sunday when he smacked a 25-ball 57 to turn the momentum of the batting innings for the hosts against the Rajasthan Royals. Every time Russell tends to have a good season, KKR invariably does well however, fitness has been a concern that has been hanging around his neck. However, his teammate Varun Chakarvarthy revealed that Russell could get through another two to three cycles of IPL. “As far as I’ve spoken to him and interacted with him, he still wants to play another two or three cycles of the IPL – which is easily six more years. He looks fine and fit. It doesn’t matter how old you are, as long as you’re contributing to the team. That’s the mindset. In franchise cricket, no one’s going to question that,” Chakarvarthy said in a post-match conference. Russell, promoted up the order, started with caution considering the number of overs left as got off the mark with a single off the 6th delivery …

“Another 2-3 Cycles…”: KKR Star Andre Russell’s Intentions Clear Regarding IPL Future

“Another 2-3 Cycles…”: KKR Star Andre Russell’s Intentions Clear Regarding IPL Future

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Under-fire Jamaican star Andre Russell on Sunday silenced critics with a match-winning knock and his teammate Varun Chakravarthy revealed that the veteran all-rounder is keen to continue playing in the IPL for “easily six more years.” Russell, who turned 37 recently, had come under scrutiny for his patchy form this season after being retained by the defending champions for Rs 12 crore in a three-year deal ahead of the mega auction. With just 72 runs from seven innings at an average of 10.28, including four single-digit scores, questions were beginning to be raised about his place in the side. However, on Sunday, the Jamaican turned back the clock with a blazing unbeaten 57 off 25 balls, powering KKR to 206/4 in a must-win clash at Eden Gardens. The hosts went on to edge out Rajasthan Royals by a solitary run in a thrilling finish to keep their playoff hopes alive. “As far as I have spoken to him and interacted with him, he still wants to play another 2-3 cycles of IPL which …

Andre Russell’s ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’ Dance With Ananya Pandey After IPL 2024 Win – Watch

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Andre Russell (L) and Ananya Pandya© X (formerly Twitter) West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell celebrated Kolkata Knight Riders’ title win in IPL 2024 in style as he danced on Shah Rukh Khan’s hit song ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’ with Bollywood actress Ananya Pandey. KKR were in tremendous form as the Shreyas Iyer-led side defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad comfortably by 8 wickets to claim their third IPL title. Russell was the pick of the KKR bowlers as the all-rounder took three wickets to bundle out SRH for just 113. In a video going viral on social media, Russell could be seen grooving to the beats of ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’ song from the movie ‘Dunki’ with Ananya Pandey. Andre Russell enjoying “Lutt Putt Gaya” Song during the IPL winning Party.pic.twitter.com/Q8sg53FuFi — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 27, 2024 “Absolutely comprehensive. This is what we demanded from the team and every individual. They stood up to the right occasion and the feeling is hard to express. It (wait) was so long, longer than the match. We played like …

Andre Russell’s Debut Music Video ‘Ladki Tu Kamaal Ki’ Is Fire Ft. Avika Gor. Watch

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Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan recently praised his player Andre Russell in a special way. The big-hitting West Indies star has been long-time recruit of the two-time IPL franchise. Shah Rukh referred to him as the ‘Fashionista’. “Such a wonderful person to be around, and such a great cricketer. He reminds us of the first big man like Universe Boss, Mr. Gayle. He’s like that, and I love the fact that he’s very fashion-conscious. He likes to dress well, do his hair,” the actor said on Star Sports. “Last night, I asked him, ‘Do you have some two-colour shoes?’ He said no, but he has designer spikes. So I said, ‘Are they Gucci designer spikes?’ Wow! Yes, well, I love the way he’s a fashionista.” Russell has forged a strong bond with Rinku Singh and Shah Rukh says their camaraderie reminds him of Jai-Veeru in the iconic movie ‘Sholey’.” Amidst such praise, came the news that Andre Russell would be debuting in his first Hindi music video ‘Ladki Tu Kamaal Ki’. The video …

Viral: AbRam Helps In Andre Russell’s Birthday Cake Smash. Bonus

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Image tweeted by SRKuniverse. (courtesy: SRKuniverse) New Delhi: A new day, a new post featuring Shah Rukh Khan with his Indian Premier League team, Kolkata Knight Riders. The actor, who co-owns the team, recently joined a KKR celebration. The bash was dedicated to the team’s recent victory against Delhi Capitals as well as the birthday of KKR’s star player Andre Russell. But SRK did not attend the celebration alone, he was accompanied by his youngest child, AbRam Khan. In a video shared by a fan page, the team can be seen cheering. King Khan says, “Let’s just go and party for Russell now.” After that, the birthday boy requests, “No cake to the hair, okay?”  A few seconds later, we can see the entire team celebrating. While a big cake is placed atop a table, Sunil Narine (another KKR player) is holding a plate with a cute little cake. As soon as Andre cuts the cake, Sunil and the other players mess up the birthday boy’s hair and face by applying cake all over. Seizing the moment, little AbRam also applies cake to the face of the player. Towards the end, Andre can be seen hugging SRK, and the duo poses for the camera. …

Wasim Akram Reveals KKR Stars Sunil Narine, Andre Russell’s Bizarre ‘Night Routine’ During IPL

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File photo of Sunil Narine (left) and Andre Russell.© BCCI Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram revealed the bizarre schedule of West Indies stars Sunil Narine and Andre Russell when the two players are in India for the country’s marquee T20 event IPL. The Pakistan legend, who has worked with Narine and Russell during his stint as bowling coach of Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL, revealed that the two players stay up the entire night and sleep during the day when in India for the tournament. It is worth noting that India is 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of the West Indies. “When I was a part of KKR, I would wake up early for breakfast. Sunil Narine came for breakfast with swollen eyes. I asked him, ‘Hey mate! What’s happening?’ I tried for a West Indies accent, but it did not come out that way. It sounded like a British or Aussie accent (laughs),” Akram told Sportskeeda. “So, yeah, I asked him why he looked tired. He said I haven’t slept. I said what …

Chennai Shocked As MS Dhoni Drops Dangerous Andre Russell’s Catch in CSK vs KKR IPL 2024 Game. Watch

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IPL 2024: MS Dhoni drops the catch of Andre Russell© Twitter Chennai Super Kings produced a very controlled bowling performance as Kolkata Knight Riders could manage only 137/9 in 20 overs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday. After opting to bowl, CSK bowlers , particularly Ravindra Jadeja and Tushar Deshpande, kept KKR quiet as they lost wickets at regular intervals. Both the bowlers took three wickets each as the dangerous KKR batting line-up was left with a tough job at hand. Towards the end of the innings, a rare incident happened – of that of MS Dhoni dropping a catch. It happened in the 18th over of Mustafizur Rahman. The Bangladesh star bowled one slow off-cutter as KKR’s Andre Rusell got a thick outside-edge. Dhoni was slow and leapt with to his right. The ball hit the gloves and went down. Mustafizur Rahman was not pleased while the commentator said: “Even sound effects could not produce so much silence.” In case that was taken, headlines : “MAHAN THALA DHONI TOOK IMPOSSIBLE CATCH …