West Indian Andre Russell will be allowed to use a black bat in Australia’s T20 Big Bash League after making modifications, Cricket Australia said Tuesday.
The Sydney Thunder star used the bat with a black blade and pink handle during last week’s opening BBL match against the Sydney Sixers after Cricket Australia initially gave the all-clear.But they reversed their stance after feedback from match officials that it was leaving black marks on the match ball.
BBL officials said Russell will now be able to resume using the bat after reviewing modifications made to it.
