Andre Russell hints at possible T20 World Cup return for West Indies
Andre Russell hints at possible T20 World Cup return for West Indies: Andre Russell, a star all-rounder for the West Indies, has dropped hints that he may play for the Caribbean team at the ICC Twenty20 World Cup that will be held in Australia this year.
Russell has not played for the West Indies since the ICC Twenty20 World Cup in Dubai in 2017, but it is possible that the veteran will make a speedy comeback to international cricket during this year’s 20-over showcase.
Prior to a match in England that was played on local soil, the seasoned player was questioned by his old teammate Daren Sammy about his international availability. When asked if he still has hopes of winning another World Cup for his team, Russell responded affirmatively.
According to what Russell said to Sky Sports, “I always want to play and give back.”
However, at the end of the day, if we do not agree on some conditions, they are required to respect my terms just as much as they do their own. At the end of the day, things are exactly how they are.
Because we are responsible for our families, we can only have one career at a time, therefore we have to make sure that we take advantage of every opportunity.
“It’s not like I can just pick up where I left off. At the end of the day, I’m here now, and I’m just taking it day by day. I’m 34 years old, and I want to win another World Cup – or two more – for the West Indies. “I’m just taking it day by day.”
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Russell has played in 67 Twenty20 Internationals and was a part of both of West Indies’ victorious T20 World Cup sides, who won the prized trophy in 2012 and 2016, but the 34-year-old has not entirely committed to playing in Australia just yet.
Recently, the head coach of the West Indies, Phil Simmons, expressed his annoyance at the inaccessibility of several key players at the international level. Players such as Chris Gayle, Sunil Narine, and Russell are still uncertain about whether or not they will participate in the Twenty20 World Cup, which begins in just under two months.
Russell on the other hand emphasized that he is eager to be part.
“It goes without saying that it does. Russell remarked that the maroon was present everywhere.
“If I’m being completely honest, I own two franchise hundreds, and I really wish those hundreds were actually playing for the West Indies.
“I do not apologize for what I have said just now. I had a great time playing for the Jamaica Tallawahs, but scoring those two hundred in international cricket would have been a far more meaningful accomplishment.
After spending some time in England, Andre Russell will head back to the West Indies to continue his cricketing career with the Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League, which will get underway at the end of this month and last for a full month.
Strong performances throughout this event, according to West Indies’ great and current senior selector Desmond Haynes, will be key in choosing who plays in the Twenty20 World Cup.
Recently, Haynes was quoted as saying, “I think his name should truly come up for selection if there is a competition that is managed by the West Indies and somebody is performing well,” and he made this statement in reference to a competition that is handled by the West Indies.