TOP STORIES
Andre Russell reflects on best moment ahead of international retirement
Veteran West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has announced his decision to retire from international cricket following the first two games of the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia. As he prepares to bid farewell to a remarkable career, Russell has singled out his innings in the semi-final of the 2016 T20 World Cup against India in Mumbai as his proudest moment.
In that match, Russell came out to bat at No. 5 with West Indies requiring 77 off 41 balls. He produced a match-winning innings of 43* from 20 balls to take the side over the line.
"Definitely [my best moment was] the 2016 World Cup, that semi-final game against India where I brought the team home, me and Lendl Simmons, and obviously the start that we got from the other batters," Russell said in a Cricket West Indies (CWI) interview.
"Chasing 190-plus in that semi-final in India, with the crowd supporting India only, that was already a bit of pressure, but the wicket was a very good wicket, so the confidence that we had in the changing room and the batters that were left to come, it gave me the freedom and the confidence to go out and play the role that I did."
Russell won the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016, playing a major role with his explosive all-round abilities.
“Obviously, two World Cups, it's just a different emotion. You sleep, you wake up [on the morning after the final], and you realise you've only been sleeping for two hours, but you feel well-rested because you just want to see what's going on on the internet, you want to see all of those memories and all of those good comments,” Russell said.
Tags
More News
“They can bounce back at any stage”: Harry Brook on India ahead of fourth Test
England’s young batter Harry Brook has lavished praise on Joe Root, England’s mainstay batter, calling him the ‘best Test batter of all time.’ Root became the No. 1 Test batter in the ICC Test batting rankings following his supportive knock in the third Test against India at Lord’s. Root scored a century in the first innings, guiding England to a good total. An...
“He can be a genuine all-rounder”: Ravi Shastri lauds Washington Sundar
Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has backed Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar to play a greater role for India in the longest format of the game. Shastri praised Washington and expressed belief in his ability to prosper into a genuine all-rounder. Washington recently featured in India’s third Test against England at Lord’s, nabbing four victims in Engla...
Zimbabwe name squad for New Zealand Tests
Zimbabwe have unveiled their 16-player squad for the two-match Test series against New Zealand, starting on July 30 with the first Test at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
Experienced Craig Ervine will be leading the side, with Sikandar Raza, Roy Kaia and Tanunurwa Makoni making their return to the side. Ben Curran is ...
“Bumrah will play fourth Test”: Mohammed Siraj
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has confirmed that star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will feature in the upcoming fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester. This confirmation comes despite speculation that Bumrah might be rested as part of a workload-management strategy. Bumrah featured in the first and third Tests at Headingley a...
England reveal playing XI for fourth Test against India, Liam Dawson replaces Shoaib Bashir
England have declared their playing XI for the fourth Test of the five-match series against India, with just a solitary change from the team that featured in the third Test at Lord’s. The fourth Test is scheduled to begin on July 23 at Old Trafford. Left-arm spinner Liam Dawson has been drafted into the side in place of off-spinner Shoa...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram