Not a good farewell match for Andre Russell

One of world’s finest allrounders in the shortest format, Russell, who had come for four matches, decided to play one more for Biratnagar Kings in the third season. Biratnagar were invited to bat first by Kathmandu Gorkhas after losing the toss. And the Gorkhas utilised the decision to bowl first very well. Despite Russell in the squad, Biratnagar, the team that had posted a target of 106 runs in five overs against Sudurpaschim Royals, could only manage 83 runs before getting bundled out in 18.3 overs.

Shubham Ranjane’s departure as the sixth wicket in 8.3 overs saw Russell come in. The total on the board for the Kings then was 30/6. Russell then had the experienced Sri Lankan Angelo Mathews protecting the wicket on the other end. But Russell left Mathews and returned to the pavilion soon.

Russell, who had scored three runs, got caught out by Jahandad Khan in the 10th over bowled by Dev Shah. Shah is a rare ‘chinaman’ in Nepal. Chinaman, in cricket, is a term for a left-arm wrist spin bowler. Opening the second innings for Biratnagar, Russell gave 14 runs.