[Getty Images]BBCSun, November 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM UTC·1 min readWest Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League.
Russell, 37, has played in 13 editions of the IPL - two for Delhi Daredevils and then 11 for Kolkata Knight Riders.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe has played 140 games in the competition and scored 2,651 runs and taken 123 wickets.
"This is the best decision. I don't want to fade out," said Russell, who has won two iPl titles with KKR.
"I want to leave a legacy and it is best to retire when fans ask why?"
Russell, who will continue to play in other leagues, will be part of KKR's support staff for the 2026 season.
[BBC]
