Green light for Russell’s black bat

SYDNEY: West Indies allrounder Andre Russell was given green signal to use his black bat in Australias T20 Big Bash League on Tuesday after it was initially banned for leaving marks on the ball

Updated At : 08:39 AM Dec 28, 2016 IST

SYDNEY, December 27

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell was given green signal to use his black bat in Australia’s T20 Big Bash League on Tuesday after it was initially banned for leaving marks on the ball.

Russell was banned from using the distinctive bat after it discoloured the white ball during the derby between Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers last week. Cricket Australia reversed the ruling on Tuesday after assurances that the bat had been modified with the addition of a “clear laminate cover” to prevent the problem recurring. “We have granted approval for Andre to use the bat ,” said league chief Anthony Everard. — Reuters

Green light for Russell’s black bat

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