Andre Russell's below-par IPL 2025 season has sparked concerns, with the KKR all-rounder struggling against leg-spin. Dismissed by spinners 21 times, 14 against leg-spin, his vulnerability was exposed in a recent match against GT. Despite Dwayne Bravo's support, Russell's form is impacting KKR, who are currently seventh in the points table.
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