West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell will retire from international cricket after two matches of the upcoming T20 series against Australia.<\/b><\/p>\n
The big-hitting batter and seamer will play two farewell games at his home ground of Sabina Park in Jamaica.<\/p>\n
Russell has played one Test, 56 ODIs and 84 T20s for West Indies, winning the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016.<\/p>\n
He struck 2,114 runs in those appearances, with 157 fours and 147 sixes, and took 132 wickets.<\/p>\n
“I want to finish my international career on a high while being a role model for the next generation of cricketers coming out of the Caribbean,” said Russell.<\/p>\n
The 37-year-old has only played in the 20-over format since 2019, and retires with less than a year to go until the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n
Cricket West Indies say Russell has been “selected on merit” for his final two appearances.<\/p>\n
“Words cannot explain what it meant. To represent the West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life,” Russell added.<\/p>\n
“When I was a kid, I did not expect to get to this level, but the more you start to play and get to love the sport, you realise what you can achieve.”<\/p>\n