Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made a surprising decision by letting go of their dynamic all-rounder Andre Russell ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. Russell, who was contracted with the team for Rs 12 crore, was not retained alongside Venkatesh Iyer, Quinton de Kock, Moeen Ali, and Anrich Nortje.

Having joined KKR in 2014, Russell emerged as one of their most significant match-winners, playing a crucial role in their title-winning journey. In 2020, CEO Venky Mysore even stated that Russell would stay with the franchise until his retirement from T20 cricket, but after a decade, KKR has opted to part ways with the Jamaican all-rounder.

The Knight Riders have also let go of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Spencer Johnson, as part of a significant squad revamp that leaves the franchise with a substant

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