“We just needed to get a partnership going at that (crucial) stage when Andre Russell was ready to come in next and plays at his scintillating best. May be, when he has 3 or 4 overs to go, Russell can hit say 30 or 40 runs off about 15 balls,” the former Australian cricketer said, adding that, “In a perfect world, Russell can go at No 3 and make 200, I guess”.
“But it wasn’t to be tonight, and we’ll look at all the strategies going forward as we take on Punjab Kings in a couple of days’ time and everything’s on the table,” said Hussey.
On whether New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Fergusion could get a look-in in the next match, Hussey said, “Well, he is probably the pick of his pals. He’s a class act, an excellent bowler for New Zealand. He played particularly well for Kolkata Knight Riders last year. And he’s going to push for selection over the remaining games. I think everyone’s on the table in terms of selection, and we have some tough decision to make because we have to start…
