Andre Russell, is keen to play for West Indies in the upcoming 2024 edition of the tournament, scheduled to be played in the Caribbean and the United States of America.
Recently He Played Caribbean Premiere League 2023 and His team Trinbago Knight Riders is the runners up of the Tournament.
Talking About CPL 2023 Final, After six attempts, Guyana Amazon Warriors (GUY) finally clinched silverware in CPL, defeating Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) by nine wickets. The Providence Stadium in Guyana hosted this contest on Sunday.
After losing the toss, nothing went well for the Knight Riders. They were struggling at 44/5, having lost their top-order batters. Keacy Carty was the top scorer with 38 runs off 45 balls. However, his knock wasn’t enough to create any impact.
Dwaine Pretorius was the standout bowler, scalping four crucial wickets. Gudakesh Motie and skipper Imran Tahir scalped two wickets apiece. Pooran, Pollard, Russell, and Bravo combined to score just 12 runs.
The chase was more of a batting practice for Guyana as Saim Ayub and Shai Hope finished things off after losing opener Keemo Paul for 11 runs. The duo sealed the deal in 14 overs with nine wickets remaining.
In talking about TKR and West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell bit the dust in Final, scoring just three runs off five balls. Imran Tahir was the one who sent him packing with a slower leg break outside off.
However Andre Russell, who wasn’t part of the 2022 T20 World Cup, is keen to play for West Indies in the upcoming 2024 edition of the tournament, scheduled to be played in the Caribbean and the United States of America.
He recently told the Jamaica Observer:
“I am available. I want to be a part of the next World Cup so that would be something special to me if they can add me to the squad. I am willing to play a couple of series to make myself available. I am not just going to turn up and say I want to play at the World Cup from nothing at all.”
He continued:
“I know how everything works; I know I have to sacrifice a couple of leagues in order to play for West Indies. I am willing to do that and try to give them the best chance in the World Cup, and whatever I can contribute in whatever area, I am willing to do it.”
Andre Russell has played 67 T20Is, amassing 741 runs, and scalped 70 wickets so far. He, however, has played 460 T20s, with 7691 runs and 408 scalps.
Yes, it would be nice to have him. Where was that statement and seemingly commitment years ago when he by pass West indies?
K K R Will not be retaining him and he knows that. So, he comes saying he would love to play.
We will see, if he gets the chance good luck.
The team should be selected on merit and if AR proves himself, then there is no valid reason not to have him in the team. He would be an excellent addition.