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Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) all-rounder Andre Russell added another layer of entertainment to their IPL 2024 championship celebrations with a spontaneous dance performance.
Andre Russell shakes a leg with Ananya Panday
A video circulating on social media shows Russell grooving to the popular Bollywood song “Lutt Putt Gaya” from the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Dunki’ alongside Bollywood actress Ananya Panday.
The celebratory mood was already electric after KKR’s dominant victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the summit clash. Russell himself played a key role in the win, taking three crucial wickets and helping to restrict SRH to a paltry 113 runs.
The viral video depicts Ananya, who was present in the stands at the IPL 2024 final along with Suhana Khan and Shanaya Kapoor, teaching Russell the energetic dance steps to “Lutt Putt Gaya.” Russell, known for his flamboyant personality, readily embraced the moment and showcased some impressive moves, much to the delight of the partygoers.
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This heartwarming moment perfectly encapsulates the joyous atmosphere surrounding KKR’s long-awaited third IPL title. Social media is abuzz with fans sharing and commenting on the video, highlighting the camaraderie between players and celebrities, and the sheer joy of witnessing a champion team celebrate their hard-earned victory.
Here’s the video:
Andre Russell loves Lutt Putt Gaya song a long, KKR team victory celebration last night ❤️ pic.twitter.com/6pZW83pb79
— Syed Irfan Ahmad (@Iam_SyedIrfan) May 27, 2024
Andre Russell’s performance in IPL 2024
Andre Russell delivered an exceptional performance in IPL 2024, excelling with both bat and ball. He finished as the joint second-highest wicket-taker for KKR, claiming 19 wickets in 14 innings at an average of 15.52 and an economy rate of 10.05.
With the bat, the 36-year-old scored 222 runs in nine innings, boasting an average of 31.71 and an impressive strike rate of 185. His contributions included one half-century.
Russell’s all-round brilliance played a crucial role in securing KKR’s third IPL title. Looking ahead, the Jamaican-lad is set to represent the West Indies in the T20 World Cup 2024.
