All-rounder Andre Russell, 35, will play a key role for the West Indies when ICC T20 World Cup will take place next year. With 6 months left for the main event co-organized by the United States and the West Indies In June, Andre Russell promised that he will look like a UFC fighter when the tournament begins after his team defeated England 3-2 in the recently concluded five-match T20I series at home against England.

The Three Lions under the captaincy of yes butler They were on a month-long tour of the West Indies to play a 3-match ODI and 5-match T20I series. After a disappointing end to their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign in India, England were looking for some redemption and pace but ended up producing very inconsistent performances.

It is an alarming sign for Jos Buttler’s team, which will enter the T20 World Cup as defending champions. At the moment, they are nowhere near the level of being able to defend the title they won in Land Down Under in 2022 by beating Pakistan in the final by 5 wickets.

After losing the ODI series 2-1, England’s form fell further during the T20 series. The visitors, after losing the first 2 matches, responded in style by winning the 3rd and 4th T20Is, thanks to back-to-back centuries from Phil Salt. However, in the decider at the Brian Lara Stadium, the hosts exposed England and won the match by 4 wickets.

It was for the first time in many years that the West Indies achieved a double series victory over any opponent on home soil. And although they missed out on qualifying for the ICC Cricket World Cup in October 2023, overall it was a good year for them.

They won a series against countries like South Africa, India and now England. It will give them a lot of confidence ahead of a tough tour to Australia next month, where they will play 2 Tests, 3 ODIs and 3 T2oIs from January to February.

The winners of the 2012 and 2016 T20 World Cup will hope to have a successful tour as it will be key for their confidence, until the 2024 edition of the T20 World Cup, which will feature 20 teams for the first time in the history of the tournament, which It took place for the first time in 2007.

“I will be in better shape,” says Andre Russell.

While speaking to TNT Sports after doing the double over England, Andre Russell stated that his series wins will only push him to improve and get into good shape ahead of the 20-over World Cup at home. Andre Russell also made a bold statement about his fitness, stating that he will look like a UFC fighter in June.

“To be honest, I’ll be in better shape: I’ll look like a UFC fighter. This series win means a lot. He [makes me] I want to push myself to the limit. I have a lot of cricket to play and that’s good. When you play cricket and compete, your body is active and you are not sitting at home waiting for the World Cup. “We’re definitely going to give some teams a run for their money in the World Cup,” Andre Russell said.

The all-rounder also had a message for the passionate West Indies fans who were disappointed for a while after the team failed to make it to CWC 2023. Andre Russell also stated that despite having such a long career, he still feels the pressure of expectations and you are working hard to stay fit and fresh for the upcoming challenges.

“The fans won’t know it, but I still feel the pressure and the reaction and all that. It just makes me stronger. I love my Caribbean fans and I know they are passionate about the game, and when we make mistakes, they will support us. “I want to make sure I do the necessary recoveries, drink a lot of coconut water and keep my body in shape – massages and all that,” Andre Russell concluded.

Meanwhile, the West Indies will begin their tour of Australia with a two-match Test series, starting January 17.