Andre Dwaye Russell

Andre Russell has achieved many notable feats in his cricket career, both at the domestic and international levels. His skill as an all-rounder has earned him recognition in various T20 leagues around the world. Below are some key moments from his career:

• In 2010, Russell helped Barnards Green Cricket Club in Worcestershire gain promotion to the Birmingham League;
• On 21 September 2013, he became the first bowler in T20 cricket to take four wickets in four consecutive deliveries in a match against India A;
• Russell made his Test debut in November 2010 against Sri Lanka. It remains his only Test match;
• He debuted in ODIs during the 2011 Cricket World Cup against Ireland. He impressed in a series against India, scoring 92* off 64 balls in a crucial match;
• Named in the “Team of the Tournament” for the 2016 T20 World Cup by ICC, ESPNcricinfo, and Cricbuzz;
• In 2019, he became the fastest batsman to score 1,000 runs in ODIs (767 balls);
• Scored his maiden T20I half-century in 2021 against Australia, with 51 runs off 28 balls;
• Returned to the West Indies team in December 2023 after a two-year break and was named Man of the Match;
• In February 2024, he scored his highest T20I score of 71 runs off 29 balls against Australia;
• Selected for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squad.

Russell’s success isn’t limited to international cricket. He has played in more than 300 T20 matches. He was named in ESPNcricinfo’s T20 XI for 2016 and 2018.

Indian Premier League (IPL):

• In 2012, Russell was bought by Delhi Daredevils for $450,000;
• Signed by Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014 and became a key player in later overs;
• Named in ESPNcricinfo’s IPL XI for 2015;
• In 2019, Russell won the IPL Super Striker award with a strike rate over 205. He was also Player of the Tournament;
• In 2021, he took 5 wickets for 15 runs in a match against Mumbai Indians.

Other T20 Leagues:

• Russell set the record for the fastest Caribbean Premier League (CPL) century in 42 balls in 2016;
• He broke his own CPL record in 2018 with a century in 40 balls;
• Played for Vancouver Knights in the 2018 Global T20 Canada tournament;
• Named Icon Player for Nangarhar in the Afghanistan Premier League 2018;
• Played for the Dhaka Dynamites in the 2018-19 Bangladesh Premier League;
• Selected for the Jamaica Tallawahs in the 2020 CPL;
• Drafted by Colombo Kings in the inaugural Lanka Premier League 2020;
• Signed by Quetta Gladiators in 2021 for the Pakistan Super League;
• Played for Southern Brave in The Hundred 2021 but withdrew due to international commitments;
• Bought by Manchester Originals for The Hundred 2022;
• Played for Trinbago Knight Riders in the 2023 CPL, contributing significantly with both bat and ball.

Andre Russell has set many records and earned numerous awards for his cricket achievements. Here are some of his key accomplishments:

• Most runs in an innings batting at No. 7 in ODIs (92);
• First player to take four wickets in four balls in T20s (against India A in 2013);
• Fastest century in the Caribbean Premier League (42 balls in 2016, later broken by a 40-ball century in 2018);
• Highest career strike rate for any batter in ODIs (130.22);
• Third-most runs in an innings batting at No. 7 in T20Is (71);
• Selected for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

IPL Awards:

• IPL Most Valuable Player (2015);
• IPL Most Valuable Player (2019);
• Maximum Sixes Award (2019).

Russell’s records and accolades reflect his skill and dedication to the game.