Russell eyes to end IPL career in KKR
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|| Desk Report ||
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ace all-rounder Andre Russell expressed his desire to play for the Kolkata-based franchise till he retires from the Indian Premier League (IPL).
In a live interview with the franchise, the 32-year-old said he would let Shah Rukh Khan and the staff of the KKR know that he wants to play his last game for the franchise till his last match in the IPL.
"I'd say, 'Listen, Shah Rukh, all the KKR staff, everyone. This will be my last IPL and the last home game playing in Kolkata," Russell said.
The hard-hitting West Indies all-rounder said he wants to feel and witness the same atmosphere as the players in big leagues such as English Premier League [EPL] when they retire from the game and wave their goodbye hand to the crowd.
"Just like players in big (football) leagues like English Premier League, or the Basketball guys (at NBA) retiring from the sport say 'okay, this is my last game' and they wave goodbye to the crowd - I imagine I would love to be at KKR until that moment in my career," Russell added.
Russell who has won the most valuable player award in last year's edition of IPL with his 510 runs in 14 games and also picked up 11 wickets as well also wants to win the biggest franchise cricket league trophy for KKR.
"I've been at KKR for 6 seasons now and I enjoy every bit - getting the MVP award and all is good, but I want more. I really need that cup as well, and I am really hoping that we can have the IPL this year, so we can become the Champions," Russell concluded
