Andre Russell

• International:​ West Indies (Test, ODI, T20I) — 2010–2025
• IPL: Delhi Daredevils — 2012–2013; Kolkata Knight Riders — 2014–2025 (released ahead of IPL 2026)
• CPL:​ Jamaica Tallawahs (2013–2019); Trinbago Knight Riders (2023–2024); Jamaica Kingsmen (2026–present)
• Other T20 leagues:​ Los Angeles Knight Riders (MLC 2026),Sydney Thunder (BBL), Islamabad United (PSL), Southern Brave (The Hundred), Melbourne Renegades (BBL), London Spirit (The Hundred), Manchester Originals (The Hundred), Quetta Gladiators (PSL), Comilla Victorians (BPL), Dhaka Capitals (BPL), Rangpur Riders (BPL), Deccan Gladiators (T10), Pretoria Capitals (SA20), Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ILT20)

• Test:​ Debuted 15 November 2010 vs Sri Lanka at Galle — his only Test appearance; scored 2 runs and took 1 wicket. Chronic injuries and his white-ball focus meant he never played another Test.
• ODI:​ Debuted 11 March 2011 vs Ireland at Mohali. 56 ODIs, 1,034 runs at 27.21; HS 92; 70 wickets (best 4/35). Notably scored 92 vs India in 2011 and 49 vs England in the 2011 World Cup.
• T20I:​ Debuted 21 April 2011 vs Pakistan at St George's. 86 T20Is, 1,122 runs at 22.00, strike rate 163.79​ (HS 71); 61 wickets​ (best 3/19). A key member of West Indies' 2012 and 2016 T20 World Cup-winning squads.

• Andre Russell has retired from both international and Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket but continues to participate in other franchise leagues. He will join KKR's coaching staff as a power-hitting coach.

• IPL team history:​ Delhi Daredevils (2012–2013) → Kolkata Knight Riders (2014–2025)
• IPL debut:​ 10 May 2012 vs Deccan Chargers
• Career IPL numbers:​ 140 matches, 2,651 runs at 28.20, strike rate 174.18​ (the highest among all high-volume IPL batters); 12 fifties; HS 88*; 123 wickets​ at 23.28, best 5/15; 223 sixes
• KKR (2014–2025):​ 133 matches, 2,400+ runs, 122 wickets; IPL titles in 2014 and 2024; IPL MVP in 2015 and 2019
• Historic double:​ One of only two players in IPL history (with Ravindra Jadeja) to score 2,000+ runs and take 100+ wickets​ in the tournament

• ICC T20 World Cup 2012 — CHAMPION​ (with West Indies)
• ICC T20 World Cup 2016 — CHAMPION​ (with West Indies)
• IPL 2014 — CHAMPION​ (with KKR)
• IPL 2024 — CHAMPION​ (with KKR) — 19 wickets in the title-winning campaign
• IPL Most Valuable Player: 2015 & 2019​ — one of only a handful of repeat MVPs
• CPL titles:​ 2013 & 2016 with Jamaica Tallawahs; 2024 with Trinbago Knight Riders; BBL 2015–16 with Sydney Thunder; PSL 2016 with Islamabad United

• Third batsman in history to hit 800 T20 sixes​ — reached the milestone in CPL 2026 (currently 801 sixes, behind only Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard)
• Highest IPL strike rate (174.18) among all batters with 1,000+ runs​ — sustained over 140 IPL matches
• One of only two players in IPL history (with Ravindra Jadeja) to achieve the 2,000 runs + 100 wickets double
• Best IPL bowling figures by a KKR player — 5/15 vs Mumbai Indians (2021)
• First bowler to take 4 wickets in a single over in the IPL​ (vs Gujarat Titans, 2022)
• CPL record:​ First all-rounder to achieve the CPL double of 2,000 runs and 100 wickets (2026)

• 2017: Banned for 1 year for anti‑doping whereabouts failures.
• 2015: Said T20 leagues pay more than West Indies; defended league priorities.
• 2024: Ranted on social media after CPL loss due to floodlight failure and DLS target.
• 2026: Clashed with Kohli over financial security in Test cricket.
• 2026: Fined for ICC Code of Conduct breach in ILT20.

• Andre Russell married his longtime girlfriend Jassym Lora in 2016. The couple has a daughter whose name is Aaliyah Russell. Russell’s wife is a model by profession.
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• Net Worth (Approx): $10‑12 million (2026)

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• Favourite Batsmen: AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle
• Favourite Bowler: Courtney Walsh
• Favourite Food: Curry goat, Fried Dumplings, Ackee and Saltfish
• Favourite Actor: Jamie Foxx

• Nissan GT‑R: INR 2.12 crore
• Mercedes‑Benz GLE: INR 1 crore
• BMW M5: INR 1.74 crore

Does Andre Russell have kids?

In 2016, he married his longtime girlfriend, Jassym Lora who is a model. The couple has a daughter, Aaliyah Russell.

Why Andre Russell is famous?

Andre Dwayne Russell (born 29 April 1988) is a Jamaican who has played international cricket for West Indies and for Jamaica in domestic cricket as an all-rounder.