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'The love is still there. I have always called cricket my mistress'

Cricbuzz · 4 May 2020, 8:28 AM
'The love is still there. I have always called cricket my mistress'
"It was a weird day (the first day after retiring from the game). I woke up at the same time but thinking I don't actually have to do anything if I don't want to" - Russell · Getty

In a freewheeling chat, the former England wicketkeeper talks about how painting has helped to keep himself busy after retiring from the game

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