KKR vs LSG: I don't panic when I play dot balls, I am confident - Andre Russell
India Today
IPL 2022, KKR vs LSG: Andre Russell said he would have liked to contribute more with the bat for Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing season. The West Indies star has hit 330 runs at a strike rate of over 180.
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell shed light on the art of his big-hitting which he has mastered over the years ahead of their final league game of IPL 2022 against Lucknow Super Giants at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Russell said core strength and stable base are the key to his six-hitting abilities that have wowed fans over the years.
Andre Russell, who had been bogged down by niggles in the past, said he worked incredibly hard on his fitness in the lead-up to the IPL 2022.
The West Indies star has single-handedly carried the team to the brink of the playoffs, scoring 330 runs at a staggering strike rate of 181. Russell has evolved from a filling-up option for his captain with the ball to a frontline wicket-taker, picking up 17 wickets so far.
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In their must-win match against SunRisers Hyderabad, Russell smashed 49 from just 27 balls and picked up 3 wickets to help them seal a big win and keep the playoffs hopes alive.
Speaking to Star Sports ahead of their final league match, Russell said he would wanted to contribute more with the bat but he is hoping there will another decisive performance from his blade in the season.
"It's been quite good so far, as an all-rounder. I'll take how it's gone so far, stats-wise. But I still think I could have done better, especially in the batting department. Don't want to think too far ahead. Wish I had some more runs but I'm still glad about how it's gone so far and hope I can contribute tonight (on Wednesday), Russell said.
