He was not required to bat as West Indies cantered to victory in under 14 overs with the loss of three wickets. "I've been playing for years with these knee injuries," Russell told reporters. The 31-year-old is renowned for his six-hitting capability and is considered a genuine match-winner for Jason Holder's team at the World Cup in England. "I'm ready, this is the World Cup. So I don't mind resting for a month or two months after the World Cup but I want to leave everything here for the World Cup."

Source: bd News24 June 01, 2019 04:30 UTC