Mumbai, Nov. 30 -- Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has penned a gratitude note for KKR's all-rounder Andre Russell, who announced his retirement from IPL on Sunday.

In a post on X, SRK thanked Russell for giving the KKR family "wonderful memories" during his 12-year association with the purple squad. SRK also expressed his excitement to see Russell donning a new hat as "power coach" for the Kolkata Knight Riders.

"Thank you for the wonderful memories, Andre. Our Knight in shining armour!!! Your contribution to @KKRiders is one for the books... and here's to another chapter in your fantastic journey as a sportsman... The power coach - passing down the wisdom, the muscle and of course the power down to our boys in purple and gold... And yes...