Dean Russ Explained

Dean Russ
Fullname:Dean Jeffrey Russ
Birth Date:4 March 1986
Batting:Left-handed
Role:Wicket-Keeper
Club1:Victoria
Year1:2013-14
Type1:FC
Debutdate1:3-6 March
Debutyear1:2014
Debutfor1:Victoria
Debutagainst1:Tasmania
Columns:1
Column1:FC
Matches1:2
Runs1:77
Bat Avg1:25.66
100S/50S1:0/0
Top Score1:47
Deliveries1:-
Wickets1:-
Bowl Avg1:-
Fivefor1:-
Tenfor1:-
Best Bowling1:-
Catches/Stumpings1:1/–
Date:26 August 2022
Source:https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/dean-russ-604164

Dean Jeffrey Russ (born 4 March 1986) is an Australian former first class cricketer for the Victoria state cricket team. He was a left-handed batsman and wicket-keeper.

Career

A left-hand opening batsman, Russ made his Sheffield Shield debut at the age of 28 during the 2013-14 season and played two Sheffield Shield matches for Victoria in 2014, returning 77 runs from three innings with a best of 47. He captained Footscray-Edgewater Cricket Club to the Victorian Premier Cricket title.[1] In November 2018 Russ became the club’s leading First-XI run scorer.[2]

In September 2017 Russ was appointed coaching and talent development manager at Cricket Victoria leading a team which included Guy McKenna and former Australian player Cathryn Fitzpatrick.[3]

Personal life

Away from cricket, Russ has worked as a high school teacher.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dean Russ. ESPNCricinfo.
  2. Web site: 'He's just one of the best pros I've seen'. 11 November 2018. www.heraldsun.com.au.
  3. Web site: Russ takes up role at Cricket Victoria. 20 September 2017. www.heraldsun.com.au.