Big Bash League: Melbourne Renegades signal Andre Russell as cowl for Liam Livingstone in first 4 matches

The Melbourne Renegades on Thursday confirmed that they’ve signed West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell on a short-term deal as a alternative for Liam Livingstone. The England batter will miss the opening set of matches for the franchise after being included within the Test squad for the tour of Pakistan.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 3, 2022 09:51 IST

Russell joins the Melbourne outfit on a short-term deal (Courtesy: Reuters)

By India Today Web Desk: Big Bash League facet Melbourne Renegades confirmed on Thursday that they’ve signed Andre Russell as cowl for Liam Livingstone for the primary 4 matches of the brand new season.

Livingstone, who was the No.1 decide within the BBL Draft, was a shock inclusion into England’s Test squad for the tour of Pakistan in December.

The Renegades pounced on the chance to signal Russell on a short-term deal after the West Indian all-rounder went undrafted within the BBL Draft.

Speaking to the Renegades’ official web site, Russell mentioned that he was excited to be again enjoying for the Melbourne-based franchise and mentioned he’ll do every little thing to assist the crew begin the match on the proper notice.

“I can’t wait to be part of the Big Bash League again this summer,” Russell mentioned.

“I’m excited to be back in red and will be doing everything I can to help the Melbourne Renegades start the tournament with a bang.

“I love playing in Australia and I’m looking forward to seeing all the Renegades fans turn out at Marvel Stadium and in Geelong.”

Melbourne Renegades General Manager, James Rosengarten, mentioned that they had been thrilled to have Russell return to the fold and mentioned they jumped on the alternative to signal the all-rounder as soon as they got here to learn about Livingstone’s unavailability.

“We are thrilled to have Andre Russell returning to the Renegades this summer,” Melbourne Renegades General Manager, James Rosengarten, mentioned.

“Andre is likely one of the greatest T20 gamers on the earth; he’s a confirmed match-winner and precisely the kind of participant we’d like. He provides to our crew in all three sides of the sport – his capability to clear the boundary, take wickets and make issues occur within the subject.

“We had optimistic discussions with Andre all through the draft course of and had been at all times eager to attempt to get him again in crimson. With Liam’s availability altering after the draft, there was a possibility so as to add Andre to our group and we jumped at it.

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Nov 3, 2022