Windies lose Russell during England run chase

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell became the third player forced to leave the field due to injury during Friday’s Cricket World Cup game against England at the Rose Bowl. 

Putting extra effort into a short-pitched delivery that struck Jonny Bairstow on the helmet, the paceman fell in his follow through and had to be helped off the field.

So often a dynamite player for the Windies, Russell also needed treatment whilst batting after striking consecutive sixes, with additional support being given to his wrist.

Russell has been troubled by a knee problem, hobbling off in his side’s crushing win over Pakistan.

England suffered their own injury problems during the West Indies innings of 212 all out – Jason Roy sidelined after feeling tightness in his left hamstring before captain Eoin Morgan’s back spasms meant Jos Buttler had to step into the breach as captain.

Test skipper Joe Root moved up the order in England’s run chase, with Roy unable to open.

England were going well on 100-1 after 15 overs, Bairstow the man to go for 45.

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