Kolkata Knight Riders are exploring the options of promoting their explosive all-rounder Andre Russell at number three
Abu Dhabi: Kolkata Knight Riders are exploring the options of promoting their explosive all-rounder Andre Russell at number three, team mentor David Hussey said on Sunday.
Hussey said they are thinking of different combinations this season, which includes promoting Russell at three.
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"If it benefits the team and helps us win games of cricket, why not? If that means Andre Russell comes in at three and bats 60 balls, he might actually make a double hundred. Anything can happen with Dre Russ," Hussey said.
Terming Russell as the heartbeat of the team, the former Australia cricketer said: "A fantastic player, he is probably almost the heartbeat of the team as well.
KKR have all new coaching set-up in former New Zealand captain McCullum as head coach, Hussey as mentor and Kyle Mills as the bowling coach.
Andre RusselUnder McCulum, KKR will look for combinations that can take on the bowlers, Hussey said.
"Anyone who knows Brendon McCullum is aware that he plays the game at 100 miles per hour, and he tries to encourage the players to take the game on. So we've got players who can take the game on, players who can fit in the anchor role."
Eoin Morgan will be seen as Dinesh Karthik's deputy and Hussey hoped that England's World Cup-winning skipper proves to be a good ally with his calm head.
David Hussey"He is a huge name, World Cup-winning captain, captain of England for a long time, classy player, classy performer.
"He is also going to be a great ally for Dinesh Karthik, maybe fielding in the ring and talking to the bowlers with our captain behind the stumps," he said of Morgan.
