Russell has been banned for one year following viloation of whereabouts clause partaining anti-doping rules.
De Grandhomme has featured in 6 Tests, 9 ODIs and 8 T20 Internationals for the Black Caps so far. De Grandhomme made his Test debut for New Zealand in late 2016 and marked the occasion with a six-wicket haul.
Kolkata Knight Riders will meet Gujarat Lions in their opening game on April 7 at Rajkot.
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