Kolkata Knight Riders’ power coach Andre Russell said his new role is centred on improving players’ power-hitting skills, while admitting that moving away from playing duties has been an adjustment. Russell was speaking during a conversation with KKR assistant coach Shane Watson on the Instagram handle of the Indian Premier League. Recalling his first match in the new role, Russell said, “My first game on match day, I didn’t know what to do with myself. I was just there ensuring that, okay, I’m a coach now… it was just something different.”Watson praised Russell’s career and longevity. You win World Cups, you win IPL trophies and stuff, but that was special… home away from home for me.”

Source: The Telegraph April 10, 2026 11:23 UTC