Cricket-KKR have their fingers crossed on Russell for IPL playoffs


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  • Friday, 08 Oct 2021

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup - West Indies Nets - The Ageas Bowl, Southampton, Britain - June 13, 2019 West Indies' Andre Russell during nets Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Kolkata Knight Riders are hoping all-rounder Andre Russell can return from injury for their knockout match in the Indian Premier League after the side all but sealed a playoff spot with a massive win over Rajasthan Royals on Thursday.

Eoin Morgan's side were reeling with two wins out of seven matches before this year's tournament was suspended at the halfway stage in May after two franchises reported several COVID-19 cases.

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