Russell withdraws from West Indies’ T20I squad against Pakistan
All-rounder asked to withdraw from the series to attend to a personal matter
Andre Russell. PHOTO: AFP
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has withdrawn from their T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Pakistan in the UAE.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”.
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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.
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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
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”.
West Indies win one-run thriller against India
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.
Inzamam reveals why Umar Akmal was selected
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