Andre Russell, a West Indian cricketer, has chosen his Indian Premier League team, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), over his country. He has been part of KKR for nine years and considers the team special due to the support they have given him. Russell has scored 108 runs and taken five wickets so far in IPL 2023 for KKR. He praised KKR for sending him for proper treatment on his knees, something that no other franchise or even his country has invested in. He also expressed his respect for KKR CEO Venky Mysore. Russell celebrated his 35th birthday on April 29, 2023. He has played for West Indies in 56 ODIs and 67 T20Is.
Russell believes that KKR makes things happen for him and that he is happy with the team. He does not see any other franchise that he would love to be a part of in the tournament. He enjoys being with the team and getting closer to his teammates every year. When cricket is not being played, he still communicates with Mr. Venky Mysore.
Russell’s choice to prioritize his IPL team over his country may raise eyebrows. However, he believes that KKR has invested more in him than anyone else, making it a special team for him.
