Russell withdraws from West Indies’ T20I squad against Pakistan

All-rounder asked to withdraw from the series to attend to a personal matter

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has withdrawn from their T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Pakistan in the UAE.

According to a press release sent by the West Indies Cricket Board, Russell “asked to withdraw from the series to attend to a personal matter”.



Fast-bowler Kesrick Williams has been called into the squad as a replacement for the 28-year-old, who has been a leading player in the shortest format in recent times.

Previously, Russell played for Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League earlier this year, helping his side win the inaugural trophy. He was also part of winning campaigns for West Indies in the 2016 World T20 and for Sydney Thunder in the 2015-16 Big Bash League.



West Indies T20 squad

Carlos Brathwaite (c), Samuel Badree, Dwayne Bravo, Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher, Jason Holder, Evin Lewis, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Marlon Samuels, Jerome Taylor, Chadwick Walton, Kesrick Williams

This article initially appeared on ESPNCricinfo