IPL 2023: Andre Russell Gets Emotional Remembering KKR’s Favor. My country has not invested so much in me. The performance of Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 2023 so far has been mixed.

Nitish is handling the command of the team in the absence of Iyer:-

KKR has won three out of seven. Nitish Rana is leading the team in the absence of regular captain Shreyas Iyer.

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The team’s explosive batsman Andre Russell is not seen in touch. Russell has so far scored only 108 runs in 8 matches at a poor average of 18.

IPL 2023: Andre Russell Gets Emotional Remembering KKR’s Favor

Russell’s bat is silent for two seasons:-

However, Russell bowled his full quota of four overs for the first time in the team’s previous match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, taking two wickets for 29 runs.

Russell has been one of the most important players for KKR over the years. Russell, who has been a part of the franchise since 2014, has made a name for himself in the tournament for his explosive hitting.

In the 2019 edition, Russell scored 510 runs at an impressive strike rate of 204.81. However, Russell has struggled with his knee over the years

IPL 2023: Andre Russell Gets Emotional Remembering KKR’s Favor

KKR got knee treatment done:-

In a conversation with Star Sports, Russell talked about his relationship with KKR. Russell said that KKR has done a lot for me in the last few years.

They send me for proper treatment on my knees. To be honest, this is something special for me. No other franchise or even my country really invests that much in me.

The all-rounder further said – I am happy here. I don’t see any other franchise being a part of this tournament as I am here for almost 9 years.

IPL 2023: Andre Russell Gets Emotional Remembering KKR’s Favor

Being here for so many years, I meet these people, I come closer to them every year. Even when there is no cricket, I am in touch with Mr. Venky (Mysore).

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There has been a dispute with the West Indies Cricket Board

Russell had to undergo a knee operation during the 2019 World. Last year, Russell had a spat with the West Indies Cricket Board.

IPL 2023: Andre Russell Gets Emotional Remembering KKR’s Favor

When the team’s then-head coach Phil Simmons claimed that there was a lack of clarity on his availability for the international team.