Andre Russell Announces Retirement from All Forms of International Cricket.
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West Indies’ dynamic all-rounder Andre Dwayne Russell has officially announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket, stepping away after the first two T20 International (T20I) matches against Australia at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica in July 2025.
- At 37 years old, Russell concludes a career marked by explosive performances and global T20 dominance.
- Russell made his debut for the West Indies in 2010, featuring in all three formats of the game: Test cricket, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and T20Is. Over his international career, he played a solitary Test match, 56 ODIs scoring 1,034 runs and taking 70 wickets, and 84 T20Is, with 1,078 runs and 61 wickets.
- Russell is renowned for being a pivotal member of the West Indies squads that won the ICC (International Cricket Council) Men’s T20 World Cups in 2012 and 2016. His final T20Is in July 2025 brought a celebratory tone to his departure—most notably receiving a guard of honour from teammates and opponents at Sabina Park.
Main Point :- (i) In his emotional farewell, Russell blasted a trademark 36 off 15 balls, including six sixes and two fours, leaving the field to thunderous applause despite West Indies losing by eight wickets.
(ii) He reflected on his career, saying, “Words cannot explain what it meant. To represent the West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life,” and expressed his wish to inspire the next generation of Caribbean cricketers.
(iii) Looking ahead, Russell leaves a significant legacy as one of T20 cricket’s most feared all-rounders. Moving forward, the Caribbean side will evolve with fresh talents like Matthew Forde, Jewel Andrew, and Jediah Blades, who were called up for the Australian T20I series.
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