West Indies cricket announced that Andre Russell will leave the international cricket after the first T20is in the series against Australia on Wednesday, July 16. The first two matches of the series will be played in Sabina Park in Jamaica, which is the home ground Russell. The matches will be played on 20 and 22 July.
Russell’s retirement report comes right after Nicholas Pooran left the game And just seven months before the men’s World Cup T20i in India and Sri Lanka. Russell was part of the Windies Party, which in 2012 and 2016 lifted the world cups T20 and has 84 caps in its name.
During this time, Russell scored 1078 runs and raised 61 goals in the T20is. Russell played one test only in 2010 and was part of 70 ODI for West Indies, where he scored 1034 runs and raised 70 goal.
What Russell said of retirement
Russell played a total of 15 years for Western India and said it was one of the most amazing successes of his life. All-Rounder expressed his happiness while retiring in front of his domestic crowd and went high.
“Words can’t explain what it means. Representing West India was one of the most amazing successes in my life. When I was a child, I didn’t expect to get to this level, but the more you start playing and loved sport, you can realize what you can get.
“I love playing for West India and I like to play at home in front of my family and friends, where I get my talent and make more quality performances. I want to complete my international career at a high level while I am a model for the next generation of crickets coming from the Caribbean.”
Squad for Australia T20is West Indies
Shai Hope (Captain), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blalades, Roston Chase, Matthew Ford, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hostein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovell, Andre Russell, Sherfane, Shepherd.
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Published on:
16 July 2025
