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Shah Rukh Khan thanks his 'Knight in shining armour' Andre Russell as he takes on a new role in KKR

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Shah Rukh Khan Thanks His 'Knight In Shining Armour' Andre Russell As He Takes On A New Role In KKR

By IANS News November 30, 2025 • 17:50 PM View: 460

Shah Rukh Khan: With just two weeks remaining for the mini-auction for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), West Indies cricketer Andre Russell has announced his retirement from the tournament.

Bollywood star and the owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders, Shah Rukh Khan, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media for the cricketer as he takes on a new role as KKR's power coach.

Andre has become a part of Abhishek Nayar's new coaching setup, along with Shane Watson and Tim Southee.

TAGS Shah Rukh Khan Andre Russell Indian Premier League West Indies Kolkata Knight Riders Abhishek Nayar Shane Watson Tim Southee King Khan Shah Rukh Muscle Russell Juhi Chawla Jay Mehta

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