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West Indies
A powerful striker of the ball and a fast bowler capable of running through batting line-ups, Russell has shown glimpses of his potential at international level, though more in the 50-over format than in T20. There have been a few standout performances since he made his international debut in late 2010 at the age of 22, and his work against New Zealand in the recent one-day series was impressive, and timely, ahead of the World Twenty20. Russell proved during the 2011 World Cup that the biggest stage does not frighten him, with an outstanding all-round display against England, and his performances have earned him contracts in the IPL and the Bangladesh Premier League.
Andre Russell: hits like a No. 6 and runs like the wind © DigicelCricket.com
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What's he about?
Russell is generally included in the West Indies side more for his bowling than his batting, sometimes taking the new ball in the limited-overs games. But though he generally bats at No. 8 or 9 in the ODI side, his striking is more that of a No. 6 or 7. Perhaps he suffers from being too similar to the captain, Darren Sammy, whose place in the side is guaranteed, but if Russell wins opportunities during this tournament, expect plenty of fireworks with the bat.
What the team needs
Sammy will remain the primary lower-order allrounder in the West Indies side, but Russell could provide some very useful runs if he is given a chance. All the same, what the team will really need from him is economical bowling. He can be the type of bowler who can leak a few too many runs, but his all-round package makes him an appealing option.
Big day out
92* (64) v India, third ODI, Antigua, 2011
With some remarkable striking, including eight fours and five sixes, Russell powered West Indies from 96 for 7 when he came to the crease to a competitive 225 for 8. It wasn't enough to set up a win, but it must certainly have contributed to Russell earning an IPL deal the next year.
Trivia and stats
Russell nearly beat England single-handedly at the 2011 World Cup, when he collected 4 for 49 and then struck 49 in a chase that proved just out of reach.
Like some of his fellow Jamaicans, Russell is pretty quick over 100 metres: he ran it in 10.45 seconds in high school
Quotable
"I always go in with a positive frame of my mind. I believe in myself and I know I can hit the ball."
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West Indies
A powerful striker of the ball and a fast bowler capable of running through batting line-ups, Russell has shown glimpses of his potential at international level, though more in the 50-over format than in T20. There have been a few standout performances since he made his international debut in late 2010 at the age of 22, and his work against New Zealand in the recent one-day series was impressive, and timely, ahead of the World Twenty20. Russell proved during the 2011 World Cup that the biggest stage does not frighten him, with an outstanding all-round display against England, and his performances have earned him contracts in the IPL and the Bangladesh Premier League.
Andre Russell: hits like a No. 6 and runs like the wind © DigicelCricket.com
Enlarge
What's he about?
Russell is generally included in the West Indies side more for his bowling than his batting, sometimes taking the new ball in the limited-overs games. But though he generally bats at No. 8 or 9 in the ODI side, his striking is more that of a No. 6 or 7. Perhaps he suffers from being too similar to the captain, Darren Sammy, whose place in the side is guaranteed, but if Russell wins opportunities during this tournament, expect plenty of fireworks with the bat.
What the team needs
Sammy will remain the primary lower-order allrounder in the West Indies side, but Russell could provide some very useful runs if he is given a chance. All the same, what the team will really need from him is economical bowling. He can be the type of bowler who can leak a few too many runs, but his all-round package makes him an appealing option.
Big day out
92* (64) v India, third ODI, Antigua, 2011
With some remarkable striking, including eight fours and five sixes, Russell powered West Indies from 96 for 7 when he came to the crease to a competitive 225 for 8. It wasn't enough to set up a win, but it must certainly have contributed to Russell earning an IPL deal the next year.
Trivia and stats
Russell nearly beat England single-handedly at the 2011 World Cup, when he collected 4 for 49 and then struck 49 in a chase that proved just out of reach.
Like some of his fellow Jamaicans, Russell is pretty quick over 100 metres: he ran it in 10.45 seconds in high school
Quotable
"I always go in with a positive frame of my mind. I believe in myself and I know I can hit the ball."
ODI 2012 Batting
Bravo - 23.18 @ 73SR HS 77
Russell - 41.66 @ 98.11 HS 59*
General Sammy - 32.25 @ 137.96SR HS 84
Bravo - 23.18 @ 73SR HS 77
Russell - 41.66 @ 98.11 HS 59*
General Sammy - 32.25 @ 137.96SR HS 84
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