‘I got a bit emotional’: Andre Russell on KKR retiring his No. 12 jersey
Kolkata Knight Riders have retired Andre Russell's jersey number 12, honouring his decade-long impactful career with the franchise. Russell, a key player in their 2014 and 2024 IPL title wins, expressed his gratitude for the memorable journey. He will now transition to a 'power coach' role for the upcoming season.
KOLKATA: In a unique gesture, the Kolkata Knight Riders retired their jersey No. 12 which used to be worn by Andre Russell. The West Indies cricketer announced his retirement from the IPL last November after playing for KKR for 11 seasons.
Although Russell made his IPL debut playing for Delhi Daredevils in 2012 and 2013, he made a mark in the tournament playing for KKR from 2014 to 2025, except for missing the 2017 season. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!
The Jamaican played 140 matches in the IPL, of which 133 came for KKR, scoring 2,651 runs at a strike rate of 174. 18. He also took 123 wickets during his KKR playing days.
He was part of KKR’s IPL title-winning sides in 2014 and 2024 along with the Champions League T20 side in 2014-15. The allrounder turned emotional while watching a tribute video. “It has been over a decade of amazing achievements with this franchise and I got a bit emotional watching the video.