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.

Dean Russ
Personal information
Full name
Dean Jeffrey Russ
Born (1986-03-04) 4 March 1986 (age 38)
BattingLeft-handed
RoleWicket-Keeper
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2013-14Victoria
FC debut3-6 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

Career

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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

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Away from cricket, Russ has worked as a high school teacher.

References

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  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.