Russell rehab plan

ANDRE RUSSELL’S continued participation in the Global T20 Canada while opting out of the Twenty20 series against India through injury is all part of the plan for the all-rounder’s rehabilitation, Cricket West Indies has said.

The 31-year-old was named in the 14-man West Indies squad for the three-match series which started last weekend in Florida but pulled out last Friday citing a flare-up of his long-standing left knee injury.

Much to the astonishment of many, however, he then turned out for Vancouver Knights the same day, getting a first-ball “duck” and not bowling. (CMC)

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