Published 09:17 IST, April 19th 2020

Gautam Gambhir says extended 'Russell Mania' under him could have got KKR more IPL titles

Gautam Gambhir, who led KKR to two title triumphs, claimed that they could have won more trophies had power-hitter Andre Russell played under him for longer

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Former Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir, who led side to two title triumphs, claimed that y could have won more summit clashes had power-hitter Andre Russell played under him for longer. With IPL 2020 shelved for moment amid outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, usual summer fireworks for cricketing fans in India has translated from live-action to throwback videos and moments from past. One of prominent sights of Indian summer includes towering Andre Russell sending ball out park with his monstrous swings and sending batsmen back to pavilion with his skills on or side too. 

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'KKR could have won more titles...' 

Speaking on a television programme, Gautam Gambhir said that KKR could have possibly won more titles had Andre Russell joined side earlier. Caribbean powerhouse landed in IPL scene in 2012 but rose to prominence in 2014 after he joined KKR. Gautam Gambhir, who captained KKR for seven years, felt that side could have possibly won more titles had Andre Russell played under him for a longer time. 

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2019’s 'Russell Mania' at Chinnaswamy Stadium

On April 5, 2019, a Virat Kohli-led RCB side hosted Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in an all-important match. After winning toss, RCB posted a huge 205-3 from ir 20 overs on back of a boundary-fest by Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Marcus Stoinis. In response, KKR were reduced to 139-4 after 15.4 overs.

Burly West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell walked out to bat when KKR still required a furr 67 runs from just 26 balls. After scoring just a run from his first four deliveries, Russell n unleashed a furious onslaught of six-hitting display upon RCB bowlers. right-hander blasted 48* from just 13 balls and guided KKR to a comfortable 5-wicket win over hosts RCB.

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09:17 IST, April 19th 2020