Would be brilliant for cricket to be included in Olympics, feels Andre Russel

With the third season of the T10 league all set to start on the 14th of November, swashbuckling Windies hitter Andre Russell hails the relatively new format as cricket’s path to the Olympics.

The all-rounder, who has has unparalleled success in the 20-over format, is all set to set the field ablaze in the 10-over format for the Northern Warriors. The third season of the Abu Dhabi T10 will be held in the capital city of United Arab Emirates and will feature many big names of the game. 

"It would be brilliant for cricket to become an Olympic sport and I know all players would love the opportunity of representing their country at an Olympic event," Russell was quoted as saying by Times of India.

The 31-year-old is confident that the format will not only pose a stiff challenge for the players but will also help them grow as a player. 

"The T10 format is obviously shorter than T20 and batsmen have very less time to get themselves in. You have to really attack and go after the bowling from ball one. As a bowler and a fielding team, you have to really be on your game and plan well as you know the batsmen are looking to take you down every delivery," said the Jamaica-born star.

Russell also expects the tournament to be bigger and better than its predecessors and is excited to add another feather to his hat by hoisting the trophy.