before last IPL After the auction there was speculation that Russell might leave KKR. But he had already made his feelings clear in a personal video that he would only play for KKR or not play in the IPL at all. Now, instead of playing, he has taken on a new role as the team’s power coach, helping young players improve their finishing skills.Russell became emotional while remembering his journey. Over the years, he scored 2,651 runs at an explosive strike rate and took 123 wickets, playing a key role in KKR’s title win.“I got a little emotional watching that video,” Russell admitted.“It’s been over a decade full of amazing achievements, being part of two title-winning teams. To see what it means to everyone… it’s a different joy. The World Cup feels special. When you win the IPL, it’s something different. The last time we won, I had tears in my eyes.”“When you leave everything on the field, you don’t regret walking away from the game,” he said.“Every game I played, I played as if it was the last game of my IPL career.”Now excited about coaching, he said, “I don’t regret being in this role. I’m excited,” and praised working with coaches like Abhishek Nair and Shane Watson.KKR has also made Rinku Singh the vice-captain. Ajinkya Rahane As they prepare for the new season.