"I Want To Win Another World Cup For West Indies" - Andre Russell Keen On Making Return To International Cricket

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell said that he intends to return to the national side and win more trophies for the country if terms can be agreed with Cricket West Indies (CWI).

Russell last sported the maroon jersey in the 2021 T20 World Cup in Dubai. There have been issues regarding the availability of certain players which were brought up by the head coach, Phil Simmons.

Recently, Darren Sammy asked Russell in an interview prior to a match in The Hundred and the latter said that he hopes to return to the international circuit this year.

“I always want to play and give back. But at the end of the day, if we are not agreeing on certain terms…they have to respect my terms as well. At the end of the day, it is what it is.”

“We have families and we have to make sure that we give our best opportunity while we have one career. 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 told Sky Sports.

“I have two franchise hundreds and I wish those hundreds were actually playing for West Indies” – Andre Russell

Playing for the country is a special feeling and Russell asserted the same when he said that scoring a hundred would be a greater feeling compared to scoring for franchises in T20 leagues.

“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,” he added.

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