KKR Triumph: Russell Celebrates Victory with Bollywood Groove
Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) all-rounder Andre Russell reveled in his team's third IPL triumph, dancing to Lutt Putt Gaya from Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's film. Russell was instrumental in KKR's victory over SRH in the IPL 2024 final, with a stellar bowling performance of 3/19 in 2.3 overs.
The joyous celebration continued throughout the night at an exclusive after-match party, where Russell's energetic dance with Bollywood actress Ananya Pandey went viral on social media. The KKR star lip-synced the popular song and performed its signature hook step.
Russell's admiration for Lutt Putt Gaya is not new; he previously shared a video on social media of himself singing the song while driving. He even jokingly forbade teammate Rinku Singh from singing the song, claiming it as his own.
Russell's contributions extended beyond his dance moves, as he played a pivotal role in KKR's third IPL title. His bowling prowess netted him 19 wickets in 14 innings, making him the joint second-highest wicket-taker for his team. With the bat, he scored 222 runs, including a half-century.
Russell's all-round performance cemented his position as a key player in KKR's IPL 2024 victory. Having also been part of the team's second IPL triumph in 2014, he will look to continue his success with the West Indies in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.
