Andre Russell is a dynamic Jamaican cricketer renowned for his explosive batting and impactful bowling, particularly in T20 formats.
🏏 Career Overview
- Full Name:Andre Dwayne Russel
- Born:April 29, 1988, Kingston, Jamaic
- Role:All-rounde
- Batting Style:Right-hande
- Bowling Style:Right-arm fas
- International Debut:2010 (Test), 2011 (ODI & T20I
- Nickname:Dre Rus
- International Career Span:2010–presen Russell has been a pivotal figure in West Indies cricket, contributing to their T20 World Cup victories in 2012 and 2016Despite injury challenges, he continues to be a sought-after player in T20 leagues worldwide citeturn0search6
📊 IPL Career Highlights
- Team Kolkata Knight Riders (KK)
- IPL Debut 202
- Matches Played 14
- Runs Scored 2,58
- Batting Average 27.8
- Highest Score 8*
- Half-Centuries 1
- Wickets Taken 10
- Best Bowling Figures 5/5 Russell's all-round prowess has been instrumental for KKR, making him one of the most impactful players in the IP. citeturn0search4
🌟 Notable Achievements
- *2019 IPL Season: Scored 510 runs at a strike rate of 204.81 and took 11 wickes. citeturn0search0
- *2022 IPL Season: Amassed 335 runs and claimed 17 wickets in 14 matchs. citeturn0search0
- *2024 IPL Final: Took 3 crucial wickets, leading KKR to their third IPL tite. citeturn0news24
🌍 Global T20 Leagus
Beyond the IPL, Russell has showcased his talents in various T20 leages:
- **Caribbean Premier League (CPL)*: Jamaica Tallawahs, Trinbago Knight Riers
- **Big Bash League (BBL)*: Melbourne Renegades, Sydney Thuder
- **Pakistan Super League (PSL)*: Islamabad Unted
- **Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)*: Dhaka Dynamites, Comilla Victorans
- *Other Leagues: Rangpur Riders (BPL), Knights (South Afrca)
🎤 Off the Fild
Apart from cricket, Russell has ventured into music under the moniker "Dre Russ," releasing singles and collaborating with artists like BeenieMan. citeturn0search6
For more detailed statistics and updates, you can visit his ESPNcricinfo profile.