"IPL is ageing"- Twitter reacts to Andre Russell's shocking retirement

By Rashmi Wasnik

Published - 30 Nov 2025, 12:42 PM | Updated - 30 Nov 2025, 01:02 PM

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Legendary West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has called time on his IPL career, bringing an end to his iconic journey with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KRK). Andre Russell decided to retire from the IPL after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released him ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

Russell was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders for 11 years, and he had always made it clear that he wanted to play only for KKR and once the franchise moved on, he decided to step away from the IPL rather than join another team.

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But Russell’s story with KKR isn’t over yet. The T20 World Cup-winning captain will take on a groundbreaking role as the IPL’s first-ever “Power Coach,” bringing his energy, experience, and game-changing insight to mentor the next generation of players.

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Russell’s impact on the league is unforgettable. He was instrumental in KKR’s title wins in 2014 and 2024, thrilling fans with his thunderous hitting and handy bowling spells.

After retiring from international cricket in July 2025, the former all-rounder had focused on franchise cricket, and now he is set to channel all that experience into coaching in the IPL.

Here's how fans react to Andre Russell's IPL retirement:

Andre Russell’s IPL journey

Meanwhile, Andre Russell’s IPL journey will always be remembered as one of the most exciting stories in the league. From a slow beginning in Delhi to becoming the main superstar of KKR, his path shows how he grew into one of the most dangerous T20 players in the world.

Russell played his first IPL match on 10 May 2012 for the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). He entered the tournament with a name for big hitting and fast bowling. But his early years were quiet. He got only a few matches in 2012 and 2013, but everything changed in 2014.

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In that year, Kolkata Knight Riders signed him, and this turned into a life-changing moment. It was not only a big step for Russell but also a major boost for KKR. In the same season, KKR won the IPL 2014 trophy, and Russell quickly became a favorite of the Kolkata fans.

Fans loved his strength, his fearless attitude, and the energy he brought to the field. From then on, Russell became the face of KKR’s power and confidence. His batting was explosive, with shots flying into the stands at unbelievable speed. He had also been an impactful bowler.

His athletic fielding added even more value. Over the years, he grew into a complete all-rounder, someone who could change a match in just a few balls. In his IPL career, Russell had played 140 matches, scored 2651 runs, and taken 1203 wickets.

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