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Top 3 captaincy contenders for Kolkata in absence of Shreyas Iyer for the upcoming Indian T20 League
2. Andre Russell
Andre Russell (Source: Twitter)
Kolkata is known for its love of West Indies superstars. Another name on the list is Andre Russell. Russell has been Kolkata’s go-to player in crunch situations. Everyone is aware of Russell’s all-around ability as he can shift the momentum in just a few balls. His amazing batting performances have delivered nightmares to many bowlers.
Although Russel has represented various teams in the Indian T20 League, he has spent the majority of his career with Kolkata and has been a match-winner for them. Overall, the West Indies all-rounder has played 98 matches in Indian T20 League.
In these games, he has hammered 2035 runs at a strike rate of 177.88 including ten fifties. He has also clinched 89 wickets thus far, including a five-wicket haul. Russell likes to lead from the front, and his performance may improve when he captains the side. Notably, he is one of those players who play in almost every league around the globe.
