Andre Russell’s availability for Qualifier 2 would be determined by the depth of his rehabilitation from the injury he sustained on Tuesday. According to Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan.
KKR qualified for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 Qualifier 2 after defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). By four wickets in the Eliminator on Monday in Sharjah. On Wednesday, October 13, they will face Delhi Capitals (DC) in the second qualifier in Sharjah.
Russell, a vital player of the KKR squad, has been out of action since September 26. When he pulled his hamstring against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Abu Dhabi.
“Andre has a Grade 2 hamstring tear, and it’s only been a couple of weeks since that injury. He has worked incredibly hard with our medical team with intensive rehabilitation to try and get himself back on the park.” Morgan said
“We only have 48 hours before the next game. So we’ll have to take that decision (on whether he is fit to play) based on how he presents himself tomorrow (Tuesday) and the next day,” he added
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Despite Russell’s absence, KKR has maintained its strong performance in the UAE leg of the IPL 2021. Explaining how the franchise’s fortunes have shifted in the second half of the competition.
“In the first phase of the tournament, we were still trying to implement Buzz’s (Brendon McCullum) mantra of trying to play positive, aggressive cricket. Throughout this second phase, people have turned up with a different motivation and drive,” he said