T20 World Cup 2022: Andre Russell set to return to West Indies? – West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell, who has not played T20Is for the team since T20 World Cup 2021 is keen to return. With the Caribbean team struggling to win consistency, Russell is ready to play the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 Down Under and has said, “I want to win another World Cup -or two more – for West Indies.” The big-hitting all-rounder has won one T20 World Cup for West Indies in the 2016 edition, but feels he still has enough left in his tank. Follow T20 World Cup 2022 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
“I want to win another World Cup” 🏆
Andre Russell talks about his West Indies future ⬇️https://t.co/m4MGXGENXH
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“It’s not like I can start over again. I’m 34 and I want to win another World Cup – or two more – for West Indies because at the end of the day, I’m here now, and I’m just taking it day by day,” Russell said to Sky Sports.
T20 World Cup 2022: Andre Russell still harbors hopes for playing West Indies, says “I want to win another T20 World Cup
T20 World Cup 2022: Why was Russell not playing for West Indies for the past one year?
- Russell was dropped from the West Indies team due to the board not agreeing to his terms.
- The board and players are at constant loggerheads over payment issues and other things.
- Apart from the all-rounder, Sunil Narine, Chris Gayle, and Keiron Pollard had arguments with the board.
- Russell also had fitness issues to deal with, and he was told by the management to reduce weight.
- While Pollard and Gayle retired from playing international cricket, Russell has still not announced his retirement.
- Now, with the 34-year-old saying he wishes to return to the team, it would be interesting to see what the board decides.
“I always want to play and give back, But at the end of the day, if we are not agreeing on certain terms…they have to respect my terms as well. At the end of the day, it is what it is.”
“We have families and we have to make sure that we give our best opportunity while we have one career.”
T20 World Cup 2022: Andre Russell still harbors hopes for playing West Indies, says “I want to win another T20 World Cup
T20 World Cup 2022: Can Andre Russell make comeback to the West Indies team?
West Indies selector Desmond Haynes had suggested that strong performances during the tournament will be crucial in deciding who travels Down Under for the showpiece event.
“If there is a competition that is run by the West Indies (and) somebody is playing well, I think his name should really come up for selection,” Haynes said recently.
