Andre Russell has not played any international matches for West Indies since last 20-20 World Cup 2021. The allrounder is playing for Manchester Originals in the ongoing Hundred 2022. The Jamaican has not been at his best so far this season and will be leaving the tournament to play in the Caribbean Premier League soon.
Phil Simmons, the head coach of the West Indies earlier said that he would not be begging the players to be available for the nation. And the allrounder responded to it with an Instagram post. The post read, “I know this was coming but am gonna stay quiet.”
Russell deleted the post as soon as he posted it. And the 34-year-old has now spoken out on the issue. In a pre-match build-up for match 16 of The Hundred 2022, Andre Russell spoke out on the issue to SkySports. Darren Sammy asked the allrounder about the issue.
And the Jamaican did not shy away from coming up with a strong reply. “I’m going to be quiet, because at the end of the day, we had a discussion, and the discussion was very clear. So now, making me look bad, throwing me under the bus… I was expecting it. I'm going to stay quiet, Daren, to be honest,” Russell responded.
Former West Indies captain further asked if he wanted to play for the West Indies. And Russell replied that he was not finished yet and would want to win another World Cup for his nation. Russell added that the two centuries that he scored in domestic cricket would have had more value had he scored them in international matches.
“Of course, of course. The maroon is all over. Honestly, I have two franchise hundreds and I wish those hundreds were actually playing for West Indies. I don't regret saying this just now. I really enjoyed playing for Jamaica Tallawahs but those two hundreds, it would be more special coming in international cricket,” the allrounder said.
The Kingston-born hoped for a positive outcome on the issue and added that his terms must be valued as well. He stressed the importance of taking care of the family and making the most of the opportunity.
“It's not like I can start over again. I'm 34 and I want to win another World Cup - or two more - for West Indies because, at the end of the day, I'm here now, and I'm just taking it day by day,” Russell concluded.
Earlier, the Caribbean selector said that the ones who perform well in the Caribbean Premier League would be considered for selection. Andre Russell would look to make the most out of it to make an international comeback.
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'I am going to stay quiet' - Andre Russell speaks out on Phil Simmons' 'begging' comment
Andre Russell said that he is going to remain silent on the Phil Simmons' 'begging' comment. He added that he wants to win one more World Cup.
Phil Simmons, Andre Russell (Image Source: Twitter)
Andre Russell has not played any international matches for West Indies since last 20-20 World Cup 2021. The allrounder is playing for Manchester Originals in the ongoing Hundred 2022. The Jamaican has not been at his best so far this season and will be leaving the tournament to play in the Caribbean Premier League soon.
Phil Simmons, the head coach of the West Indies earlier said that he would not be begging the players to be available for the nation. And the allrounder responded to it with an Instagram post. The post read, “I know this was coming but am gonna stay quiet.”
Russell deleted the post as soon as he posted it. And the 34-year-old has now spoken out on the issue. In a pre-match build-up for match 16 of The Hundred 2022, Andre Russell spoke out on the issue to SkySports. Darren Sammy asked the allrounder about the issue.
And the Jamaican did not shy away from coming up with a strong reply. “I’m going to be quiet, because at the end of the day, we had a discussion, and the discussion was very clear. So now, making me look bad, throwing me under the bus… I was expecting it. I'm going to stay quiet, Daren, to be honest,” Russell responded.
Former West Indies captain further asked if he wanted to play for the West Indies. And Russell replied that he was not finished yet and would want to win another World Cup for his nation. Russell added that the two centuries that he scored in domestic cricket would have had more value had he scored them in international matches.
“Of course, of course. The maroon is all over. Honestly, I have two franchise hundreds and I wish those hundreds were actually playing for West Indies. I don't regret saying this just now. I really enjoyed playing for Jamaica Tallawahs but those two hundreds, it would be more special coming in international cricket,” the allrounder said.
The Kingston-born hoped for a positive outcome on the issue and added that his terms must be valued as well. He stressed the importance of taking care of the family and making the most of the opportunity.
“It's not like I can start over again. I'm 34 and I want to win another World Cup - or two more - for West Indies because, at the end of the day, I'm here now, and I'm just taking it day by day,” Russell concluded.
Earlier, the Caribbean selector said that the ones who perform well in the Caribbean Premier League would be considered for selection. Andre Russell would look to make the most out of it to make an international comeback.