The West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has finally opened up about his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of 2026 mini-auction. After 12 long years with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Russell was released by the franchise this year which came as an ultimate shock to the fans.

In a recent interview with Cricbuzz, Russell explained the reason behind his decision. He talked about the immense demands of performing as an all-rounder and emphasised on the expectations of consistently delivering with both bat and ball throughout the season. Russell also clarified that he never considered specializing only as a batter, as his batting and bowling complement each other, and he couldn’t envision contributing in just one role.

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