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    IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders release Andre Russell ahead of mini auction
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    IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders Release Andre Russell Ahead Of Mini Auction

    By IANS News November 15, 2025 • 18:08 PM View: 1065
    Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released superstar all-rounder Andre Russell, ending a long and decorated association with the franchise ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. Russell, who was with KKR for ₹12 crore, headlines a dramatic overhaul that sees the two-time champions part ways with nine players, including six overseas names and high-profile Indian performers.

    Along with West Indies' Russell, KKR has also released Venkatesh Iyer (₹23.75 crore), Quinton de Kock (₹3.60 crore), Moeen Ali (₹2 crore), Anrich Nortje (₹6.50 crore), Spencer Johnson (₹2.80 crore), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (₹2 crore), Chetan Sakariya (₹75 lakh), and Luvnith Sisodia (₹30 lakh).

    The franchise, a three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champion, has further completed a trade, sending Mayank Markande (₹30 lakh) to the Mumbai Indians in exchange for left-arm pacer Arjun Tendulkar, who now joins the retained group at ₹30 lakh.

    TAGS Kolkata Knight Riders Andre Russell West Indies Venkatesh Iyer Moeen Ali Anrich Nortje Spencer Johnson Rahmanullah Gurbaz Chetan Sakariya Luvnith Sisodia Indian Premier League Mayank Markande Mumbai Indians Arjun Tendulkar Rinku Singh
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