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Kolkata Knight Riders bring in Colin de Grandhomme to replace Andre Russell
Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS):New Zealand all-rounder, Colin de Grandhomme, has replaced Andre Russell in the Kolkata Knight Riders’ squad ahead of the VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017.
De Grandhomme has featured in six Tests, nine One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and eight T20 Internationals for New Zealand thus far. He made his Test debut for New Zealand in late 2016 and marked the occasion with a six-wicket haul.
Kolkata Knight Riders commence their VIVO IPL 2017 campaign on Friday at the SCA Stadium, Rajkot where they will face the Gujarat Lions at 8pm.
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