An old post by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) CEO Venky Mysore on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) went viral after the news about Andre Russell came to light. KKR will reportedly release their premium all-rounder and one of their biggest earners Russell ahead of the IPL 2025 retention deadline.

In the viral post, Venky assured Russell that he would remain with the Knight Riders until he decided to retire from IPL. The post is from 2020 when Russell expressed his desire to play for KKR until his retirement.

“@Russell12A you will certainly remain a Knight Rider until you retire from the game and beyond! #Superman,” Mysore posted on May 3, 2020.

Venky’s post has gone viral on However, other fans and team users mocked Venky for making false promises, with some also highlighting the cutthroat nature of IPL auctions, especially before a mega one, as they are sure to be tough on teams with several quality players. .

Andre Russell: One of KKR’s biggest match winners

Andre Russell joined the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2014 IPL auction for INR 60 Lakhs and has been with them ever since. Little by little he has become a great match winner and one of the best players in KKR.

Russell has been KKR’s third highest run-scorer, with 2426 runs at an average of 29.95 and a strike rate of 175.79, including 11 fifties, in 101 innings. Furthermore, he has also been their second highest wicket-taker, with 114 wickets at an average of 21.20, including two four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul, in 105 innings.

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There is a certain aura around Andre Russell, who has won numerous games against the Knight Riders alone. His recent rise as a bowler was vital for KKR to emerge victorious in the 2024 edition.

Perhaps his age (36) is one reason, but Russell has shown no signs of regression. It remains to be seen if the reports are true, but if they are correct, the decision will go down as one of the most important in league history.

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