Andre Russel is a Funny dude

Russell even gave the example of walking through the streets back home in Jamaica.

"A lot of crime going on in Jamaica. I'm from Jamaica.

I'm going to tell, Jamaica is the most beautiful place in the world.

You are going to say, "No, but, they are shooting people."

I will say, no, no. Don't worry. So it is going to be similar [about going to Pakistan].

So if I have to go, I'll go.

But if I don't have to, I don't mind."

http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-sup...74761.html

Russell is agreat guy to have around the team. He seems fun loving and willing to fool around which makes people relax and causes them to let go of the tremendous stress they have. Pus he is great asset with both bat and ball. A truly all round player in all respects.

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Russell is agreat guy to have around the team. He seems fun loving and willing to fool around which makes people relax and causes them to let go of the tremendous stress they have. Pus he is great asset with both bat and ball. A truly all round player in all respects.
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Is he really an asset at the international level? He averages 11.52 with the bat and 48.90 with the ball, to go with a stonking economy rate of 9.57 and a below average strike rate of 30.6. Isn't he the definition of a bits and pieces cricketer?

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Is he really an asset at the international level? He averages 11.52 with the bat and 48.90 with the ball, to go with a stonking economy rate of 9.57 and a below average strike rate of 30.6. Isn't he the definition of a bits and pieces cricketer?
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Well the stats state what they are ..... but he seems to have found his niche as a likeable 'bits & pieces' entertainer in T20 particularly so in BBL.... plus the bills have to be paid !!!

I suppose its only Entertainment ...stats are immaterial !

Always great to have some good entertaining players to hype up a game.

YOKOHAMA, Japan (CMC) —

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has been named by Japanese automaker, Nissan

as one of its global brand ambassadors.  8)



The 27-year-old Jamaican has emerged as one of the most sought-after players on the global

Twenty20 (T20) circuit in recent years, and is currently with West Indies in the United Arab Emirates

preparing for the T20 World Cup beginning in India next month