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Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson was on the bench for the New York Giants' game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. It was the third consecutive week that Wilson didn't start the game.With rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart seemingly the designated starter for the team now, Wilson has been relegated to a backup role. The ten-time Pro Bowler shared a throwback video on his Instagram story on Monday.In the video, Wilson tried his hand at cricket. The veteran Giants quarterback smashed the ball a long way and celebrated the hit with his hands aloft. Wilson tagged legendary Indian cricketer Virat Kohli in his story, writing:"Throwback fun! Cricket game in the Park. Virat Kohli How'd I do?"Image source - InstagramKohli, a former captain of the Indian team, was named the International Cricket Council's (ICC) cricketer of the decade. He has been named the Cricketer of the Year twice and was also named the GQ Sportsman of the Year in 2013. The 36-year-old cricketer is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of his generation.Giants quarterback Russell Wilson announced new career partnership amid his backup roleRussell Wilson is in the latter stages of his career and with a reduced role with the Giants after being named the backup to rookie Jaxson Dart, Wilson announced a new collaboration on Monday. He announced his collaboration with Cameo, a platform that connects fans through personalized videos from celebrities.“What’s up, guys? Russell Wilson here,” Wilson said on Instagram. “I’m super, super excited about doing something I’ve been wanting to do for years, you guys have been asking for. Inspirational videos about faith, life, sports, anything you guys need coming your way. Unlimited videos on Cameo. Let’s go.”Wilson signed a one-year, $10.5 million deal with the Giants in the offseason, and unless the veteran quarterback is traded at the trade deadline this week, he will become a free agent at the end of the season.
