A decision by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has emerged as a key factor behind the Kolkata Knight Riders' releasing Andre Russell ahead of the auction. Russell has played for KKR since 2014 and now will be part of their coaching staff.

Andre Russell joins Gautam Gambhir in an elite list of IPL winners who have gone on to become coaches in the league.

Russell bowled a remarkable last over taking four wickets giving away just five runs to restrict Gujarat to 156/9.