Dinesh Karthik, who is the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper commented on Most Valuable Player of 2019 Andre Russell. KKR did not get off to the best of starts in IPL 2020. They were outplayed by defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by 49 runs.
But KKR is a side not to be taken lightly, simply because they have one of the most destructive T20 batsmen of world cricket Andre Russell in their line-up.
The explosive hitter Russell was the hero in the last two seasons of IPL where he scored at a strike-rate in excess of 180 in almost every game. Andre Russell scored 510 runs averaging 56.66 and had a strike rate of 204.81.
Dinesh Karthik: Even The Sight Of Andre Russell Walking To Bat Is Scary
Dinesh Karthik has been leading Andre Russell from IPL 2018, gave a hilarious answer when asked by Ravichandran Ashwin in a YouTube show called ‘Hello Dubaiahh’ hosted by Ravichandran Ashwin about the method of opposition bowlers bowling to him.
“First pray to God. Give him an offering. Pray that he’s in a bad mood, and then go for IPL. Then the day, the wicket, the conditions (matter),” Dinesh Karthik said.
Dinesh Karthik added that the mere sight of Andre Russell walking into the crease to bat is ‘scary’ and he compared his mannerisms to that of a wrestler.
“Just watching him walk in is scary. He comes in like a wrestler. What a build up he gives while doing that. He’s a brilliant character. With his muscles and all, he looks like an MMA fighter,” Karthik added.
Andre Russell is one of the most sought after talents at the IPL. He has proved his credentials time and again with masterful batting and bowling performances in the past for KKR. Andre Russell has been the trump card for KKR.
Dinesh Karthik: Andre Russell Is Scared Of Everything Apart From Cricket Ball
The KKR captain, however, revealed that the dynamic West Indian all-rounder is scared of everything else apart from the cricket ball.
“But he’s scared of everything. He’s scared of driving cars, or even when the bus swerves, he gets scared. He said, he’ll never be on a rollercoaster.”
“Never judge a book by its cover. The only thing he’s not scared of is the ball,” Karthik said.
Andre Russell was dismissed for only 11 and picked up 1 wicket conceding 17 runs in KKR’s first match against Mumbai Indians. He will hog spotlight again when KKR take on Sunrisers Hyderabad.