Cricket
KKR legend Andre Russell shocks fans with an early IPL retirement after 12 unforgettable seasons
Andre Russell ends his IPL journey before the 2026 auction, stepping away after over a decade of dominance with Kolkata Knight Riders
Russell reveals the IPL’s intense workload became too demanding - constant travel, all-rounder duties, and tough recovery pushed him to retire
Russell says batting and bowling 'complete each other' - he never wanted to continue as just a batter, making retirement the only choice
140 matches, 2,651 runs at SR 174+, 123 wickets, 2 titles, 2 MVP awards, one of the greatest IPL all-rounders ever
Russell will still play global T20 leagues and joins KKR as power coach, ending an era but starting a new chapter