World Cup 2019 | I’m so hungry now to represent West Indies, says Andre Russell

Andre Russell is one of the best all-rounders in contemporary cricket and has been in sublime form for KKR this season. Russell has been the reason behind nightmares for many bowlers in recent times and is certainly in the form of his life. However, Russell has been spending a lot of time alone in recent times, which indicates that things are not settled inside him. In fact, Russell has himself said the zone he is in right now is 'not healthy for a professional cricketer.' 

There are rumours stating that Russell’s comeback was a byproduct of the appointment of new Cricket West Indies President Ricky Skerritt. The new president has also promised to bring massive transformation in such a way that the national side is benefitted the most. Russell preferred to not quip something on the administrative angle and focus on his game.

With the emergence of T20 cricket, a lot of West Indies cricketers have found a way to make immense money. For the last few years, many West Indies cricketers have found it difficult to get along with the board’s creed. 

The franchise-based T20 leagues and the conflict between board and players have resulted in top players exclusion from the national side more often than not. Very often their participation in T20 leagues across the globe and absence from the national side have drawn criticism from fans. Russell spoke about his hunger to play for the national side again and want to make the most of it.