ANDRE RUSSELL
Andre Russell retires from IPL, joins KKR support staff as power coach
The 37-year-old Russell, who has been an integral part of of the KKR side since IPL 2014, will join their coaching staff as a "power coach" ahead of the 2026 edition for which an auction will be held in Abu Dhabi. He played a total of 140 matches in the IPL and scored 2,651 runs at a strike rate of 174.18 with 12 fifties.
Andre Russell gets emotional guard of honour in final international match, signs off with explosive 36; watch video
Andre Russell retired from international cricket at Sabina Park. He received a guard of honour from West Indies and Australian players. Russell scored 36 runs off 15 balls in his final T20I. West Indies posted 172/8. Russell's career included 143 caps and two T20 World Cup victories. Teammates and opponents honoured him as he left the field.
KKR score 179/6 in a must win encounter against CSK
Kolkata Knight Riders batted first and scored 179 against Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens. Ajinkya Rahane scored the most runs with 48. Andre Russell and Manish Pandey added 38 and 36 respectively. Noor Ahmed took four wickets for CSK. KKR needs to win this match to remain in the tournament. CSK has already been eliminated with only two wins.
IPL 2025: Five all-rounders who could dominate the season
IPL 2025 all-rounders: IPL 2025 will feature outstanding all-rounders such as Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Marsh, Liam Livingstone, Rashid Khan, and Andre Russell, who will be pivotal for their teams' success. These players will offer crucial contributions with both bat and ball, raising expectations for another thrilling season.
KKR IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer leaves Kolkata Knight Riders, Rinku Singh highest paid, check full list of retained players here
IPL teams announced their retained players ahead of the mega auction. Kolkata Knight Riders retained Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, and Ramandeep Singh. The retention leaves KKR without a captain and the services of Andre Russell. They have one RTM card left. Sunil Narine was the Most Valuable Player last season.
'Worst IPL' trends on Twitter after KKR vs SRH final; fans vent frustration through memes
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched their third IPL championship by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2024 final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The match was criticized as the 'Worst IPL' by some fans on social media.
Bowlers shine as KKR bundle out SRH for just 113 in 2024 IPL final
This was the lowest total in the history of the IPL final. Much was expected from SRH's explosive battling line-up, which has produced some magnificent results so far, but KKR's tactful and precise bowling made life absolutely difficult for SRH.
IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by one-run on Sunday
In the IPL match, Kolkata Knight Riders narrowly defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by just one run. KKR's victory was crucial, especially as they are currently second in the points table, while RCB is struggling at the bottom. The match saw Faf du Plessis winning the toss and opting to bowl first, indicating RCB's intention to leverage their bowling strength. However, KKR, led by Shreyas Iyer, put up a strong performance, maintaining their winning streak and securing a vital win.
KKR vs LSG IPL 2024 Pitch Report: Who will win today? Pitch condition, head-to-head, key fantasy players
KKR vs LSG Pitch Report, IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders face Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens, aiming to climb the IPL 2024 points table. Expect a high-scoring game with power hitters and spinners playing crucial roles. Key players Narine, Russell, and Pooran to watch.
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by 106 runs
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Capitals by 106 runs in the Indian Premier League, setting an improbable target of 273. Sunil Narine and Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored half-centuries, while Andre Russell and Rinku Singh contributed to the victory. Delhi Capitals were all out for 166 in 17.2 overs.
Russell, Salt fifties carry KKR to four-run win over SRH despite Klaasen's heroics
Left-arm pacer T Natarajan was their most successful bowler with a three-wicket haul (3/32). At several points, SRH threatened to chase 208 down, particularly when Heinrich Klaasen (63, 29b, 8x6s) went berserk in the backend of the innings. But the Hyderabad side fell agonisingly close to the target.
IPL: Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana show keep KKR's playoff hopes alive
It was a complete 'RRR' show by KKR as skipper Nitish Rana's half-century and Andre Russell adding muscle to the chase of 180 enabled Rinku to finish off the game with a 10-ball-21 not out.
Andre Russell takes a dig at West Indies, praises Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders' Andre Russell recently mentioned West Indies in an interview and compared it with KKR and gave all-praises to KKR for their support in his medical treatment.
IPL 2023: SRH beat KKR by 23 runs
KKR made a match of it before falling short at 205 for 7 in 20 overs. Skipper Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh made 75 and 58 not out respectively
IPL 2023 KKR Team Review: Check Kolkata Knight Riders' strengths, weaknesses, and key players
Chandrakant Pandit is taking over as the new coach of KKR, also Iyer's availability is uncertain, and KKR's fortunes will be heavily reliant on his fitness.
Kolkata Knight Riders reveal new jersey for IPL 2023
KKR revealed the look of the new jersey on its Twitter handle. It posted a video featuring all-rounder Andre Russell along with young Indian stars like Rinku Singh and Venkatesh Iyer with the new jersey.
KKR beat SRH by 54 runs in must-win IPL game
KKR rode on Andre Russell's counterattacking 28-ball 49 not out to post a fighting 177 for six.
Gujarat Titans beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 runs in thriller
Batting first, Gujarat Titans scored 156 for 9, riding on skipper Hardik Pandya's 67 off 49 balls while Andre Russell took 4 for 5 in one over.
Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 3 wickets
RCB chased down the target of 129 with four balls to spare with Sherfane Rutherford top-scoring with 28 while Shahbaz Ahmed made 27.
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