Windies side dealt a major blow as their key all-rounder Andre Russell has been ruled out due to an injury. This is expected to have a major impact on the champion side as Russell has a greater experience than the youngsters in the shortest format of the game in India due to IPL experience.
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A news from the Windies side confirmed his unavailability but the management refused to give an elaborated information on the same. It is understood that Russell was already facing some issues with his knee in the recently concluded Afghanistan Premier League. He wasn”t even a part of ODI formats which really affected windies” chances of winning the series after being competitive.
Evin Lewis and Chris Gayle are already out and with Russell”s absence, the middle order responsibility majorly rests on Shimron Hetmyer and Kieron Pollard. A replacement for the same hasn”t been named yet and it will be interesting of any CPL stars would receive a call on his behalf.
Further updates on his injury are awaited. The match is set to be played at Eden Gardens with Rohit being the skipper of the side. The Hitman has a lot of feathers to his cap at this very venue and all eyes on him if his magic can help Indian side gain a lead of 1-0.
