Andre Russell is currently playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. He put up scintillating innings against Delhi Daredevils that included half a dozen of sixes to play a vital role in Kolkata”s win.
Meanwhile, this Windies all-rounder has been named in the International squad for the match against World XI at Lords in the month of May.
It is to be noted that Windies will be playing a fundraising match against World XI, for the revamp of two International stadiums at Windies which were devastated by hurricanes.
The funds collected in this match will straight away go to the renovation works of two stadiums, James Ronald Webster Park in Anguilla and Dominica”s Windsor Park stadium. Two hurricanes Irma and Maria caused huge losses to the parks.
Russell last played a T20 in the year 2016 and he will be making to make his opportunity count on his return.
Eoin Morgan has been named the captain of the World XI while the official announcement regarding the players is yet to be announced.
This match will be played at Lords on May 31. The squad also included the likes of their explosive openers Chris Gayle and
Please find the squad below :Â Samuel Badree, Carlos Brathwaite (capt.), Rayad Emrit, Andre Fletcher, Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Ashley Nurse, Keemo Paul, Rovman Powell, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Andre Russell, Marlon Samuels, Kesrick Williams
