Doping ban made me humble: Russell

One of the most sought after T20 freelancer missed out on playing PSL and IPL last year before making a comeback for Jamaica in the 50-over tournament. He did play a few games in PSL before sustaining an injury only to get fit in time for the IPL. 

"I think this one year I lost has made me a different person," Russell, who hit 11 sixes in his 36-ball-88 for KKR said after his team's five-wicket defeat against CSK.

"I have learnt how to be humble. I need to make sure that you stay on top of what you are doing as a professional and yet be humble. I just want to ensure that these things don't happen again," Russell said. He has been in good form in the two matches so far.

"I think I am confident. My confidence level is very high. Once you have confident in whatever sport you play, that's all you need, that self-belief. But I think, I am in good condition. I wouldn't say that I am 100 percent fit. I am happy that I am hitting well and bowling with pace. So I know in a few more games, I will be where I want to be," he added.

He tried to rationalise the defeat against CSK despite a big total posted by the team, courtesy an incredible 36-ball-88. 

"To be honest, I have played a lot of T20 games. I have seen teams lose after scoring 180 or 200 runs. I am not going to point fingers and say this guy did not bowl well or that guy did not bowl well. We just have to learn from this. And take it another step like 'make sure we nail our yorkers'. And, you have got to be precise on what we are going to bowl," Russell said after the match.