I’m always looking for a silver lining in anything regarding West Indies cricket, hoping that something will spur the resurgence of the team.
However, disappointments often befall my expectations but I rarely waver in my anticipation. It is in that context that I’m hoping for an encouraging showing from the Caribbean men, particularly the younger players, in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) which begins today in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
We know what to expect from superstar performers like Andrew Russell; big-hitting, searing yorkers, and the occasional bit of brilliance in the field, even when as he hobbles around on his troubled knees. Russell, who will turn out for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has a prolific IPL career. After 64 matches, he averages 33 and operates at a strike rate of nearly 190. He also has 55 wickets at a strike rate of 18.89. There is no doubting his pedigree.
