Andre Russell – Detailed Biography
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Andre Dwayne Russell |
| Nicknames | Dre Russ, Muscle Russell |
| Date of Birth | April 29, 1988 |
| Age | 36 years (as of 2024) |
| Birthplace | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | Approx. 80 kg |
| Education | Studied in Jamaica |
| Father | Michael Russell |
| Mother | Sandra Davis |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Jassym Lora (Model & Influencer) |
| Children | One daughter |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast |
| Playing Role | All-rounder |
Cricket Career
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| International Debut | 2010 (West Indies) |
| Test Debut | 15 November 2010 vs Sri Lanka |
| ODI Debut | 11 March 2011 vs Ireland |
| T20I Debut | 21 April 2011 vs Pakistan |
| Last ODI | 2015 |
| Last T20I | 2021 |
| IPL Team | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) (Since 2014) |
| Other Teams | Jamaica Tallawahs (CPL), Melbourne Stars (BBL), Islamabad United (PSL), Sydney Thunder (BBL), Rajshahi Royals (BPL), Northern Superchargers (The Hundred), Trinbago Knight Riders (CPL) |
| T20 Leagues | IPL, CPL, PSL, BBL, The Hundred, SA20, and more |
| Best IPL Season | 2019 (510 runs, 52 sixes, 11 wickets) |
Records & Achievements
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Fastest Century | Scored a 40-ball century in CPL (2018) |
| Most Sixes in a Season | 52 sixes in IPL 2019 |
| T20 Strike Rate | One of the highest in T20 history (above 170) |
| T20 World Cup Wins | 2012, 2016 with West Indies |
| IPL MVP Awards | 2015, 2019 |
| Fastest 50 in CPL | 14 balls |
| Best Bowling Figures in T20 | 5/15 (CPL) |
| T20 Career Runs | Over 7500+ runs |
| T20 Career Wickets | Over 400+ wickets |
Personal Life & Interests
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Hobbies | Music, Gym, Dance, Fashion |
| Favorite Shot | Power-hitting (Pull, Lofted shots) |
| Favorite Cricketers | Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, MS Dhoni |
| Favorite Food | Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Grilled Meat |
| Favorite Music | Reggae, Hip-Hop |
| Car Collection | Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, BMW |
| Fashion Label | Launched his own brand “Dre Russ” |
Controversies
| Year | Incident |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Banned for one year due to doping whereabouts violation |
| 2021 | Criticized for inconsistent performances in West Indies team |
Social Media & Influence
| Platform | Handle |
|---|---|
| @ar12russell | |
| Twitter (X) | @Russell12A |
| YouTube | Dre Russ Vlogs (Fitness & Lifestyle) |
