Former West India all-rounder Andre Russell has opened up on his decision to retire from the IPL.

Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who played under Gautam Gambhir's mentorship at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has made his feelings clear on the criticism received by the India head coach.

Andre Russell announced his retirement from the IPL after he was released by KKR ahead of the auction.

Andre Russell has retired from the IPL after 12 seasons, ending his playing career with Kolkata Knight Riders and transitioning to a coaching role with the franchise in 2026.

Andre 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.

The IPL 2026 retention list is out. Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings are expected to trigger intense bidding wars with the best purses among the 10 teams at next month's mini IPL auction.

Ex-India star called three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) decision to release Andre Russell into the auction pool as a very risky' move.

With several high-profile stars released and many teams having a sizeable purse, there could be some big money purchases in the IPL 2026 mini auction.

IPL 2026 Retention: Here is a complete list of all the 10 teams' full squads, players released and purse remaining

Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings are expected to trigger intense bidding wars with the best purses among the 10 teams at next month's mini IPL auction.

After the release of players, the 10 IPL teams have handsome purse remaining ahead of the upcoming mini auction, which will be held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi

Leg-spinner Mayank Markande will return to his former franchise Mumbai Indians after being traded from three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2026 auction.

IPL Trades and Retentions Highlights: The 10 IPL franchises have announced the list of retained and released players ahead of next month's mini auction.

IPL 2026 Retention Highlights: A look at all the news surrounding retentions, releases and trade deals involving the 10 franchises.

In a massive move, three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders released their seasoned all-rounder Andre Russell and star player Venkatesh Iyer.

Kolkata Knight Riders announced the appointment of New Zealand cricket legend Tim Southee as the team's bowling coach for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.

IPL 2024 champions Kolkata Knight Ridersendured a dramatic dip in form last season, finishing8th on the points table, theirworst-everperformance in IPL history.

The player rose to fame with Mumbai Indians in his debut season in 2018, scalping 15 wickets in 14 matches at an economy of 8.36.