YOKOHAMA, Japan, CMC – Exciting West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has been named by Japanese automaker, Nissan, as one of its global brand ambassadors.

The 27-year-old Jamaica has emerged as one of the most sought-after players on the global Twenty20 circuit in recent years, and is currently with West Indies the United Arab Emirates preparing for the T20 World Cup beginning in India next month.

Russell joins Indian batting star Rohit Sharma, South African speedsters Dale Steyn and Kagiso Rabada, and New Zealand women’s captain Suzie Bates, who were also appointed Nissan ambassadors this week.

“Nissan is absolutely delighted to welcome this illustrious line-up to the Nissan team as ambassadors,” said Nissan’s corporate vice president and global head of marketing and brand strategy, Roel de Vries.

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

All good on Russell.

Now he joins $ammy in that exclusive Ambassadors Club.

Man, those two are always competing for the spotlight.

In reply to Drapsey

Not really so! Russell is junior to Sammy and lots of these guys idolizes Sammy.

Who needs Test cricket, when playing T20 cricket can get you earnings like this?

In reply to mikesiva


Test cricket .......the most boring form of cricket its a test even for the spectators