Renowned Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan expressed deep admiration for cricketer Andre Russell after he announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Khan penned a heartfelt note acknowledging Russell’s significant contributions to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), a team owned by the actor.
Russell, who revealed his retirement ahead of the mini-auction scheduled for December 16, now transitions into a new role as ‘power coach’ with KKR.
Thank you for the wonderful memories, Andre. Our Knight in shining armour!!! Your contribution to @KKRiders is one for the books… and here’s to another chapter in your fantastic journey as a sportsman… The power coach – passing down the wisdom, the muscle and of course the… https://t.co/P9l6gBwoXR
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) November 30, 2025
The cricketer has been an essential player for the team, whose skills with the bat and ball have been pivotal since joining the squad in 2014.
In a message on his X handle, Khan lauded Russell as a ‘Knight in shining armour’ and expressed excitement for Russell’s new chapter as a coach. He emphasized Russell’s impact and continual influence on the team, bidding farewell to his playing days with gratitude and warmth.
