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Dean Russ (born 4 March 1986) is an Australian former first class cricketer for the Victoria state cricket team. 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 to the Melbourne 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.

References

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