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Did we sacrifice the game for Russell?

Jammal22 7/21/25, 4:16:26 AM
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debut: 3/13/22
129 runs

Mario likely would have contributed more with both bat and ball. I like Russell, but I’m honestly relieved he’s retiring — since his best days are behind him.
WIForever 7/21/25, 4:22:15 AM
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debut: 6/29/10
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In reply to Jammal22

Sherfane should have batted ahead of Rus.
hubert 7/21/25, 4:30:14 AM
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debut: 11/14/02
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Sherfane also bowls..always good for at least one over.
bobby 7/21/25, 4:32:00 AM
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debut: 2/14/03
6,361 runs

No and no. The CWI team just did not make enough runs on this wicket.
InHindsight 7/21/25, 4:34:05 AM
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debut: 2/24/07
12,247 runs

Next game Shepherd for Russell
voiceofreason 7/21/25, 4:36:15 AM
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debut: 1/20/04
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In reply to Jammal22


Mario likely would have contributed more with both bat and ball. I like Russell, but I’m honestly relieved he’s retiring — since his best days are behind him.


I was supportive of the decision to bring him back but he is clearly way past his prime and his final game should have been at the last World Cup. I like Russell but we need to plan for the next World Cup and Romario is in great form with bat and ball.

Russell needs to come good next game!
InHindsight 7/21/25, 4:39:12 AM
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debut: 2/24/07
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Way pass his prime
imusic 7/21/25, 4:40:09 AM
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debut: 11/13/02
80,516 runs

Unlike the recently concluded test series that counts for world test championship points, this T20 series against OZ isn’t THAT important.

Russell will play his final match for WI on Tuesday and that still won’t be enough for many on this board.
voiceofreason 7/21/25, 4:41:03 AM
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debut: 1/20/04
91,980 runs

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I'll give him the one more game. That was a 200 wicket and we blew it with the bat at the end of our innings and then Russell went for 37 in 2 overs.
CCW 7/21/25, 4:52:23 AM
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debut: 6/3/24
325 runs

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"Not important"????....its hugely important to give us a lift after the 27 all out nevermind it's a different format ...wtf i hearing!!!!
LBW375 7/21/25, 4:56:12 AM
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debut: 11/29/02
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Russell should've retired after the last World Cup
Jammal22 7/21/25, 5:13:17 AM
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debut: 3/13/22
129 runs

In reply to WIForever

Yep.. makes sense!
CCW 7/21/25, 5:17:33 AM
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debut: 6/3/24
325 runs

In reply to LBW375

Yep!!!....even in IPL he's a couple years past his best so no idea how why he's been selected!!
Brerzerk 7/21/25, 5:39:20 AM
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debut: 3/16/21
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Russell needs to come good next game???
He should have never worn maroon post 2017.
That WC spell vs Pakistan in 2019 was an anomaly.