KKR ropes in Colin de Grandhomme in place of Andre Russell

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Apr 03 2017 | 7:32 PM IST
Kolkata Knight Riders today replaced suspended West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell with New Zealand's Colin de Grandhomme for the upcoming 10th season of Indian Premier League.
Russell has been banned for one year following viloation of whereabouts clause partaining anti-doping rules.
De Grandhomme has featured in 6 Tests, 9 ODIs and 8 T20 Internationals for the Black Caps so far. De Grandhomme made his Test debut for New Zealand in late 2016 and marked the occasion with a six-wicket haul.
Kolkata Knight Riders will meet Gujarat Lions in their opening game on April 7 at Rajkot.

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First Published: Apr 03 2017 | 7:32 PM IST

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