West Indies' Russell confident to be fit for Australia match


  • Cricket
  • Saturday, 01 Jun 2019

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup - West Indies v Pakistan - Trent Bridge, Nottingham, Britain - May 31, 2019 West Indies' Andre Russell in action Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

(Reuters) - West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell says he is confident of recovering from a knee problem in time for his side's second Cricket World Cup match against Australia on Thursday.

Russell limped off at Nottingham after a hostile spell of fast bowling during which he took two wickets for four runs in three overs against Pakistan.

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