It’s just two weeks before the mini-auction for IPL 2026, and West Indies cricketer Andre Russell announced his retirement from the tournament. Now, Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders owner
Shah Rukh Khan has penned a moving tribute for the cricketer as he steps into a new role as a sportsman.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Special Message For Andre Russell
Shah Rukh Khan took to his X account and wrote, “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 power down to our boys in purple and gold… And yes, any other jersey would indeed look weird on you, my man… Muscle Russell for life! Love u… on behalf of the team and everyone who loves the sport!!” Shah Rukh Khan further continued.
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
Andre, while announcing his retirement in a video, shared that he had numerous conversations with CEO Venky Mysore and Shah Rukh before stepping into this new role. The news of Andre’s retirement came after he was released by KKR following a noticeable dip in his numbers in recent seasons.
Shah Rukh Khan’s work front
Meanwhile, on the work front, Shah Rukh Khan will soon be seen in King. Shah Rukh Khan’s King has been grabbing attention ever since its announcement. Adding to its grandeur, King features a stellar ensemble cast including Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal, Saurabh Shukla, Abhay Verma, Karanvir Malhotra, and Suhana Khan.
Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, King is set to release in 2026 and promises to be a new SRK experience, with Shah Rukh Khan presented like never before—it is sure to thrill fans across the globe. The film promises to be a slick, high-octane action entertainer that aims to redefine style, charisma, and thrills—and is touted to be Siddharth Anand’s ‘massiest’ film yet, taking his signature action storytelling to a whole new dimension.
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