The power-packed West Indies star, Andre Russell has joined Melbourne Stars for the 11th edition of Big Bash League (BBL). The Caribbean star will play for Melbourne for the remainder of the season and will help the team to clinch their maiden BBL title. One of the planet’s best white-ball hitters will join the side for a five-game stint. It is expected that the Caribbean will play in the team's home encounter against Sydney Thunders at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). He has played for Thunders previously in 2014 to 2017 before opting out of the Australian league. On Russell’s return to the team, David Hussey has said that this will be a huge signing for the team.
“Can’t wait to work with him”
David Hussey is excited to have Russell back with the team. Both of them have also worked together previously with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
“To have someone of Andre’s quality play for the Melbourne Stars is a huge signing for our club. We want our Stars family to watch the best players in action at the MCG and Andre is world-class. I can’t wait to work with him in the time that he’s here and look forward to his debut on Friday night,” said Hussey as quoted by the official website of the Melbourne Stars.
296 runs in 17 innings
Russell played for Melbourne Stars from 2014 to 2017. He scored 296 runs in 17 innings at an average of 21.14. His highest score for Stars was 46 runs and smashed 21 sixes and 20 fours during his three-year stint with Stars.
