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Russell holds the record for hitting the fastest Caribbean Premier League century in just 40 balls while playing for Jamaica Tallawahs. (Photo: AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019: Players to watch out for - Andre Russell

The all-rounder is the most frequent six-hitter in the history of IPL, as stats suggest that he slams a six every six balls.

04 May 2019 3:15 PM

KKR snapped a six-match losing streak with a 34-run win over Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens Sunday, days after questions were raised about Andre Russell's batting position, with the West Indian power-hitter himself expressing a desire to bat higher at No. 4. (Photo: BCCI)

'A lot of bickering and back-biting happens and i'm well aware of it': Karthik

Karthik's comments coming in the backdrop of speculations around leadership and batting order in Kolkata Knight Riders.

29 Apr 2019 3:06 PM

Saying Andre Russell and Avengers in one breath may sound a little more than odd. (Photo: AFP)

'I'm an Avengers fan but if fans say i'm a superhero i become happy': Andre Russell

The Avengers series has an unbelievable following across the world, the kind of strokes Russell pulls off can often be hard to believe.

29 Apr 2019 1:06 PM

The Jamaican-born has been in and out of his national team due to prolonged injuries and a year-long ban over violation of the doping code in 2017. (Photo: ANI)

'I'm so hungry now to represent the West Indies', says Andre Russell

The 30-year-old has been in destructive form for KKR and scored 406 runs in 11 games at a strike rate of 209.27 so far.

28 Apr 2019 12:33 PM

Russell has amassed 406 runs in this season of IPL and has eight wickets to his name. (Photo: AFP)

'KKR has been the worst fielding team so far,' says Andre Russell

Despite team’s dismal run, Russell has shown confidence in his batting abilities and said he is not afraid of any bowler.

27 Apr 2019 10:31 AM

Russell, who last played an ODI in July 2018 made a comeback to the West Indies team for the upcoming World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

West Indies announce squad for World Cup, Pollard and Narine excluded from the list

The Jason Holder-led side will open its campaign against Pakistan in the World cup on May 31.

25 Apr 2019 11:42 AM

KKR lost the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad and as a result, they are positioned at the sixth place in the IPL league standings with just 8 points. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: 'Russell will bat up the order if situation demands,' says KKR coach Kallis

Russell has been in a fine form in the ongoing edition of IPL as he has scored 392 runs at an average of 65.33 and a strike rate of 217.77

24 Apr 2019 10:15 AM

Andre Russell playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo: AFP)

‘Russellmania’ leaves bowlers cowering in fright

Nevertheless, Russell’s presence makes KKR arguably the most dangerous side in the league.

21 Apr 2019 2:42 AM

With Bangalore at 59-2 in the ninth over, the left-handed batsman came in and hit six sixes and five fours in his knock. (Photo: BCCI)

Kohli applauds Moeen Ali for RCB's triumph

Moeen’s 28-ball 66 knock changed the momentum and laid the platform for Bangalore’s late assault against the Kolkata Knight Riders.

20 Apr 2019 12:19 PM

KKR have registered 4 wins in 9 matches, and will play Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 21. (Photo:

Russell questions KKR's decision to send him lower down the order

'In the middle period, if we scored a bit faster we would definitely get the runs with even balls the spare,' said a disappointed Russell.

20 Apr 2019 10:57 AM

The Jamaican took it upon himself to post a decent 108 when other batsman gave away their wickets cheaply. (Photo: File)

'Credit to Russell, he showed a lot of maturity': Dinesh Karthik

KKR were under pressure from the word go on Tuesday as Chris Lynn and Sunil Narine fell within the a space of five balls.

10 Apr 2019 2:45 PM

The last bilateral series win for West Indies, who are ranked ninth in one-day internationals, came in 2014 but they showed signs of improvement against England. (Photo: AP)

'We need more than match-winners in English conditions to win the World Cup': Lara

Jason Holder’s men drew a five-match ODI series against top-ranked England 2-2 at home recently.

09 Apr 2019 3:43 PM

Shane Watson (left) and M.S. Dhoni during a training session in Chennai on Monday. (Photo: DC)DC

IPL 2019: Dhoni’s brain vs Russell’s brawn

Russell has scored 207 runs in four innings at an astonishing strike-rate of 268. His tally of 22 sixes is head and shoulders above others.

09 Apr 2019 1:35 AM

Deepak Chahar got a piece of MS Dhoni's mind when he bowled a couple of head high full tosses in the penultimate over in Chennai. (Photo: Twitter)

Captain loses his cool, briefly

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was Captain Uncool, but only for a while as he unleashed a barrage on his bowler Chahar.

09 Apr 2019 12:01 AM

With two teams having an array of top-notch spinners, the onus would be on the batsmen to counter them, given the nature of the pitch at MA Chidambaram stadium. (Photo: PTI)

IPL 2019: CSK looks to contain rampaging Russell when they face KKR

A batsman of Russell's calibre may just prove to be the difference between the two sides.

08 Apr 2019 10:22 PM

Virat Kohli must conserve energy

RCB made the final thrice in 11 seasons, but the X factor that separates winners from tries seems missing.

08 Apr 2019 12:02 AM

Rabada helped Delhi Capitals defend the lowest total in a Super Over in IPL history as they won by three runs after both teams ended up scoring 185 in the allotted 20 overs each. (Photo: BCCI)

'Kagiso told me that he would go for yorkers all through', discloses Shreyas Iyer

Iyer admitted he never expected the match to go into the Super Over with Delhi needing just six runs in the final over.

31 Mar 2019 5:23 PM

Rabada defended 10 runs in the Super Over to steer Delhi Capitals to a thrilling win and the former KKR captain termed the victory against his erstwhile franchise is as 'special' as Delhi team has gone through prolonged rough patch over the years. (Photo: PTI)

'Kagiso Rabada's yorker delivery to Russell will be ball of the IPL': Ganguly

With just 11 to get for a Super Over win, Rabada, though under pressure, produced a fast inswinging yorker that castled Russell.

31 Mar 2019 5:19 PM

Entrusted with the job to defend just 10 runs in the Super Over, Rabada was pretty confident that bowling yorkers was the best option. (Photo: BCCI)

'I backed myself to bowl the yorker', says Rabada

With just 18 runs required from 18 balls and later six from the final over, Rabada thought the game was done and dusted.

31 Mar 2019 2:30 PM

Earlier Delhi’s Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw opened the innings but got a quick blow as Piyush Chawla dismissed Shikhar Dhawan. Both played some really quality shots and stitched an 89-run partnership before Iyer (43) was caught by Shubman Gill off Russell’s delivery. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: DC wins against KKR in a nail biting super over finisher

Delhi posted a target of 11 runs in super over and the KKR was only able to score seven runs which handed over the victory to the host.

31 Mar 2019 12:01 PM

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