As Andre Russell is ready to retire from international cricket, the swashbuckling all-rounder has seen back at a special moment that is still the most proud of his career, and is a knock against India to win his match in the 2016 ICC T20 World Cup semi-finals.
During that high-west semi-final clash, the West Indies hosts were chasing a large target of 193 runs set by India. When Andre Russell came to bat at number 5, the West Indies still needed 77 runs from just 41 balls. The crowd was completely behind the men in blue, but Russell replaced the table.
Andre Russell revealed his favorite and glorious memory of his international career
With his trademark power-touching, Russell scored 43 runs in only 20 delivery to turn the game in favor of the West Indies. He collided with Virat Kohli of India by colliding with a border and completed the match in style, which helped his side cross the line with just two balls.
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It was a dramatic victory that shocked the packed Indian crowd and helped the West Indies to secure their place in the 2016 ICC T20 World Cup. This thrilling knock remains the most glorious moment for all-rounder, as it showed the ability to deliver the pressure and when it matters the most.
Andre Russell said in a Cricket West Indies (CWI) interview, “Surely [my best moment was] The 2016 World Cup, the semi -final game against India where I brought the team home, I and Landal Semans, and obviously we met other batsmen. ,
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The explosive all-rounder said, “Chasing the 190-plus in that semi-finals in India, only with a crowd supporting India, it was already a little pressure, but the wicket was a very good wicket, so we had a very good wicket to go out and play the role in the changing room and batsmen that we had to go out and play the role that I gave confidence that I played this role”
In the title clash in Kolkata, the West Indies won another thrilling victory against England to lift their second T20 World Cup trophy. Russell was an important part of both title winning campaigns, and the joy of becoming a world champion twice left him emotional and proud.
The legendary cricketer said, “Obviously, two World Cups – this is just a different feeling. You sleep, you wake up [on the morning after the final]And you realize that you are sleeping only for two hours, but you feel well relaxed because you just want to see what is happening on the Internet; You want to see all those memories and all those good comments. ,
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Andre Russell where it begins to end international trip
Russell has decided to retire from international cricket after playing the first two T20Is against Australia at his home ground, Sabina Park in Jamaica on 20 and 22 July. As he gets ready for his farewell game, the all-rounder shared how special it seems to end his journey where it all began.
From dreaming as a child in Sabina Park to becoming one of the most powerful players in the West Indies, the legendary cricketer said that he gave his best every time, when he wore a maroon jersey. He said, “I think this is the right ground and the right chain -with a good team -Australia -to end its international career.”
