IPL 2026 Auction: 3 teams that could target Andre Russell
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Andre Russell has been released by KKR after 11 seasons. With the IPL 2026 auction coming up, three teams could enter a strong bidding war for the star all-rounder.
CSK have a purse of ₹43.4 crore and need a powerful finisher after trading Jadeja and Curran. Russell fits perfectly into their setup with his hitting and seam-bowling.
Russell has a great record against CSK, and the team loves seam-bowling all-rounders. An in-form Russell could strengthen their lower order and boost their 2026 campaign.
KKR value loyalty and often bring back former players. With a huge purse of ₹64.3 crore, they can easily bid for Russell again if they choose to reunite with their long-time match-winner.
KKR may need to outbid others if they want Russell back. But with options like Cameron Green also on their radar, the team must decide their preferred all-rounder strategy.
SRH have ₹25.5 crore and play an aggressive brand of cricket. Russell’s power fits perfectly with their style and could make their already explosive batting unit even more dangerous in IPL 2026.