IPL 2021: ‘Am in better shape compared to last year,’ says KKR all-rounder Andre Russell
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered a brilliant victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their opening game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Meanwhile, KKR all-rounder Andre Russell opened up on his fitness issues and long-lost form during the last IPL edition.
Russell mentioned that now he is fitter than the last edition and hopes for a better performance this time. He also talked about Eoin Morgan’s captaincy while mentioning that the Englishman gives all the freedom to the side.
“I’m in better shape compared to last year, so I’m hoping for a better performance than last year. I can put my body on the line because I’m a lot fitter,” Russell told commentators on Star Sports.
Speaking on captain Eoin Morgan, Russell said: “Morgan is relaxed and he gives us all the freedom, only intervenes if it’s not working.
“If we have the upper hand against any team, we must go for the kill,” he added.
‘UAE was lovely, but am looking forward to playing here’: Russell
Kolkata Knight Riders failed to reach the playoffs in IPL 2020 as they finished at the fifth position in the Points Table. Russell said that KKR is looking to learn from the last season and minimize their errors this time. He also expressed his happiness on playing in the Indian conditions in the 14th edition of the tournament.
“We fell short by a few runs last year, and just lost the big moments and fell short marginally. We must minimize our errors and do well. The good thing is that we are back in India. The UAE was lovely, but when you talk about the IPL, you talk about India. I am used to these conditions, and I’m looking forward to playing here,” he signed off.
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