Andre Russell retires from Indian Premier League (IPL), joins Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) support staff as power coach

Exam-focused facts from the 1 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Andre Russell announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL).
He will join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) coaching group as a power coach for the 2026 season.
He has been synonymous with KKR since 2014.
He is 37 years old.
He played his first two years for Delhi Daredevils.
He ends his IPL career with 2,651 runs at a strike rate of 174.18 including 12 fifties and 123 wickets with one five-for in 140 matches.