Andre Russell returns to West Indies ODI squad for Bangladesh series

Sport360 staff 14:24 17/07/2018
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  • Andre Russell is set to make a return to West Indies‘ ODI squad for the first time since November 2015, after being picked in the 13-man squad for the series against Bangladesh.

    After playing for his nation in the 50-over format almost three years ago, against Sri Lanka, in what was the only ODI he took part in after World Cup 2015, Russell will feature for his side in the three-match series that begins July 22 in Guyana.

    Russell suffered a leg injury that kept him out of the remaining games in that series.

    However, the all-rounder was suspended in January 2017, after being found guilty of an anti-doping violation.

    When the ban ended, he returned to play in the Regional Super50 tournament for Jamaica, but withdrew himself for contention for the West Indies ODI squad because he wanted regain confidence in the format first. He opted to play in the Pakistan Super League in the same time frame though.

    “Great to have Dre Russ back as well,” West Indies coach Stuart Law said in a press release while naming the squad for the Bangladesh series.

    “His explosive power and energy will breathe life into an already motivated squad.”

    Meanwhile, fast bowler Alzarri Joseph and batsman Kieran Powell have also been called up while Marlon Samuels, Carlos Brathwaite, Nikita Miller, Sheldon Cottrell and Kesrick Williams have all been dropped from the ODI squad.

    Squad: Jason Holder (capt), Devendra Bishoo, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Jason Mohammed, Ashley Nurse, Keemo Paul, Kieran Powell, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell

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