Saying Andre Russell and Avengers in one breath may sound a little more than odd but being tagged a 'superhero', like the protagonists of the cult Hollywood franchise, makes the cricketer "happy".
While the Avengers series has an unbelievable following across the world, the kind of strokes that the West Indian conveniently pulls off can often be hard to believe in the world of cricket.
He again played the central role, guiding Kolkata Knight Riders to a win over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Sunday, smashing 80 odd runs in very few balls.
"Yes, I am a fan of (Avengers), I am watching it for a while," he said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
"If the fans say that I am a (super hero) I am happy."
"When the bowler is trying to outsmart you with a wide or slower ball. That shot was a surprise for me as well (the one I hit over covers). We have given ourselves a chance."
"We kept our heads calm under pressure and executed our plans well. Yes, I was worried about the diamond earing."