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Giving Veteran Russell Coaching Role Was Shah Rukh Khan's Suggestion: KKR CEO

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. CEO of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Venky Mysore, has said that offering franchise's star all-rounder Andre Russell the role of "power coach" in the franchise following his release was the team's owner and superstar actor Shah Rukh Khan's suggestion and spoke on why the veteran was not retained. Sports News | Giving Veteran Russell Coaching Role Was Shah Rukh Khan's Suggestion: KKR CEO.

Andre Russell's Transition: From KKR Star to First-Ever Power Coach | Sports-Games

Andre Russell's Transition: From KKR Star to First-Ever Power Coach Andre Russell, the formidable all-rounder known for his prowess in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has announced his retirement from the tournament, marking the end of an era with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). However, he isn’t stepping away from the franchise entirely. In a novel move, Russell will join KKR as a 'Power Coach' from the 2026 season, a role crafted specificall…

KKR CEO Admits Shah Rukh Khan's 'Suggestion' Behind Andre Russell's IPL Retirement

CEO of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Venky Mysore, has admitted that releasing the franchise's star all-rounder Andre Russell was the decision of the team's owner and superstar Shah Rukh Khan

IPL 2026: Andre Russell Retires from IPL, Joins KKR as 'Power Coach' on Shah Rukh Khan's Suggestion

Andre Russell, the explosive all-rounder synonymous with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for over a decade, has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL). This surprising decision comes after KKR released him ahead of the IPL. 2026 auction, a move that initially left the star player deeply distressed. However, a unique intervention from KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan has paved the way for Russell to transition into a "power coach" r…

‘It was SRK’s suggestion’: Venky Mysore reveals behind-the-scenes talks over Andre Russell

Andre_Russell (PC:X) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) CEO Venky Mysore has revealed that it was the team owner Shah Rukh Khan who suggested to offer a coaching role to West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell, after the franchise decided to release him before the IPL 2026 auction.  “I could see he (Russell) was agonising over it, and, so when I shared this with SRK [Shah Rukh Khan, KKR lead owner], it was actually SRK’s suggestion of offering Russell a …

Andre Russell names his toughest IPL opponent and the most challenging bowler he has faced

Andre Russell has always been one of the most destructive players in T20 cricket. His power with the bat changed games within minutes. He could walk in during a crisis and smash bowlers into the stands with unbelievable strength. His strike rate, his fearless approach, and his ability to hit sixes at will made him one of the most feared finishers in the IPL. But Russell was more than just a hitter. He offered balance as a genuine all-rounder. He…