Injured Russell to miss crucial game against Gujarat Lions

Mumbai: The IPL’s ‘true-all rounder’ Andre Russell, who has been an entertainer this season both with bat and ball for Kolkata Knight Riders will not feature for his side’s crucial encounter against Gujarat Lions at Kanpur on Thursday.

The 28-year-old Russell, who’s the tournament’s third highest wicket-taker with 15 wickets, limped off the field midway during KKR’s match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Monday with a suspected injury to his left leg.

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According to reports Russell did not travel with the team to Kanpur on Tuesday evening.

Gautam Gambhir-led KKR need to win both their remaining matches to book a berth in the playoffs and the coaching staff will hope Russell can regain his fitness as soon as possible. The medical staff are monitoring his injury and a status of his injury is likely to come out in the coming days.

After the clash with the Lions, KKR, who have 14 points from 12 games, face Sunrisers Hyderabad at home. (Photo: BCCI)

They boast of a positive net run-rate (0.28) and can make the knockouts even if they do not win their remaining matches. However, if that has to happen then they will have to depend on other teams' results going their favour as well.