‘Bhai to phir idhar hi settle ho jao ‘- Fans react as Andre Russell talks about KKR doing bigger things for him than CWI
Andre Russell has been associated with KKR since 2014.
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Apr 29, 2023 6:29 pm
Andre Russell (Source: Twitter)
Andre Russell is going through a rough patch for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The big Jamaican has scored just 108 runs with a very poor average of 18. Russell however made his presence felt in the game against Royal Challengers Bangalore where he picked up 2-29 in his four overs. The all-rounder has been a part of the Shah Rukh Khan–owned franchise since 2014. The 2019 IPL edition was Russell’s best. He scored 510 runs with a glittering strike rate of 204.81.
On Star Sports, Russell opened up on the struggles with his knee and how KKR supported him in times of need. The all-rounder talked about how KKR helped Russell in his treatment. “Where I was, a few years ago, KKR actually make things happen for me where they send me to get proper treatments on my knees. That’s something special to me to be honest. No other franchise or even my country never really invest that much on me,” Russell said.
I get closer to the guys at KKR every year – Andre Russell
“I’m happy here. I don’t see any other franchise I would love to be a part of in this tournament because I’ve been here for about 9 years now. Been here for so many years, I meet these guys, get closer to them every year. When cricket isn’t there, I’m still in communication with Mr Venky (Mysore). I look up to him, I really respect him,” The Jamaican added.
The all-rounder gave the majority of the 2019 World Cup a miss. That was because he was facing persistent issues with his knee at that time. He had knee surgery in June 2019. In 2022, Russell had a bitter spat with Phil Simmons who was the coach of the West Indies at that time. Phil Simmons had alleged that there is no clarity with regard to Russell’s availability when it comes to playing for the West Indies side.
KKR have had an up-and-down campaign in IPL 2023. They have been marred with inconsistency and selection issues. Just like last year the side has changed its opening combination too many times and also made too many changes to the playing XI from one game to the next which has not helped their cause.
your country is not obliged to pay you crores, when u represent ur country its ur choise no one forces you and is not obliged for anything extra they will pay as much as they can so respect and the one who can pay shouldnt just take away ur national spirit as if its only money
Biggest reason of windies downfall they don't treat their star players properly and also there are some money issues as per reports. Disgraceful to see the extreme downfall of one of the strongest teams 🙁
By country he doesn't mean his actual country but he is talking about Windies Cricket board and yes they haven't done much for their cricketers thats why most of the windies players chooses to play leagues bcoz they have to earn a living for the rest of their lives!
Westindies cricket board didn't back him during his injury days but KKR did. Maybe that's why he is depressed with the cricket board not with the country. Maybe he didn't intend to mention 'country' rather the cricket board
