Lauderhill (USA): West Indies's T20 captain Carlos Brathwaite came to Andre Russell's defence after the star all-rounder pulled out of the India series due to "some discomfort" but continued play in the Global T20 league in Canada.

Minutes after he was ruled out of the India series, Russell turned up for Vancouver Knights for their match against Edmonton Royals. Russell did not bowl and was out for a duck in Vancouver Knights's six-wicket victory on Friday.