Dean Russ

Dean Russ

Personal information
Full name	Dean Jeffrey Russ
Born	(1986-03-04) 4 March 1986 (age 38)
Batting	Left-handed
Role	Wicket-Keeper
Domestic team information
Years	Team
2013-14	Victoria
FC debut	3-6 March 2014 Victoria v Tasmania
Career statistics
Competition FC Matches 2 Runs scored 77 Batting average 25.66 100s/50s 0/0 Top score 47 Balls bowled - Wickets - Bowling average - 5 wickets in innings - 10 wickets in match - Best bowling - Catches/stumpings 1/–
Source: [1], 26 August 2022

Dean Jeffrey Russ (born 4 March 1986) is an Australian former first class cricketer for the Victoria state cricket team. He was a left-handed batsman and wicket-keeper.

Career

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 Cricket Club to the Victorian 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.