To do that time and again, a batsman needs supreme confidence in himself – and Russell doesn’t seem to have any shortage of self-confidence and belief. He backs himself every time to do the job for his team, no matter how difficult it looks. With the bat, he looks like a God of Destruction. On the field, he is like a live-wire.

And with the ball, he can rip opposition teams apart with his searing pace and yorkers even though his jog of a run-up doesn’t suggest that he is the swiftest of bowlers. His tally of five wickets at a strike-rate of 12.0 in four matches thus far this season suggests just how good a bowler he is.

Apart from his IPL franchise, his fabulous form is also a shot in the arm for the Windies’ chances in the World Cup in June. However, for that to happen, the West Indies Cricket Board needs to look beyond their differences with the player and think about the betterment of the team.

The two parties have been in a long tussle for the past two years regarding various issues such as his commitment to the national team, the financial condition of the board, etc. Russell would no doubt want to represent his country in the mega event and so he should make efforts from his side too in order to open the doors of communication. If they can do that, Russell's inclusion will make Windies will the team to watch out for in the World Cup.