"To be honest I had no interest in coming back, no intentions to come back, I was happy out there," said Russell. "I wouldn't have come back if I didn't feel I have something to offer or if I felt my legs were going," added Russell. "Maybe you don't quite have certain aspects of your game that you had before but I feel like I am a more all-round player. "When I was here the first time I probably relied on speed, whereas I feel like I have fully adapted my game. I still feel like I am quick, I feel powerful, I don't feel like my legs are going and I feel like I am a more mature and intelligent player.

Source: BBC March 05, 2026 23:55 UTC