In one of the biggest release decisions in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have parted ways with their marquee all-rounder Andre Russell, ending a decade-long association. Russell, who won the IPL MVP award in 2015 and 2019 with the Purple and Gold, had been a central figure for KKR since joining the franchise in 2014. He was one of five players retained ahead of the 2025 mega auction for Rs 12 crore.

With Russell released, KKR will enter the upcoming auction scheduled for December 16 with a massive Rs 64.3 crore purse, the biggest among all teams. Among other overseas names released are Moeen Ali, Anrich Nortje, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Spencer Johnson. KKR have also made another big call by releasing Venkatesh Iyer, which, while significa

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