Andre Russell on his best moments in his career: The 2016 World Cup, that semi-final game against India…
'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 an interview with the Cricket West Indies (CWI).
'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,' Russel, who also took Rahane's wicket in the match, added.
Russell is a two-time world champion having won the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016. Since 2019, he has played only the shortest format of the game and has snapped up 61 wickets and scored 1078 runs in 84 outings. 'Words cannot explain what it meant. To represent the West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life. When I was a kid, I did not expect to get to this level, but the more you start to play and get to love the sport, you realize what you can achieve. This inspired me to become better because I wanted to leave a mark in the maroon colours and become an inspiration to others,' Russell said as per a release by Cricket West Indies.
'I love playing for the West Indies and I love playing at home in front of my family and friends where I get to showcase my talent and produce more high-quality performances. I want to finish my international career on a high while being a role model for the next generation of cricketers coming out of the Caribbean,' he added.
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