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West Indies' Russell to retire from internationals
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell will retire from international cricket after two matches of the upcoming T20 series against Australia. The big-hitting batter and seamer will play two farewell games at his home ground of Sabina Park in Jamaica. Russell has played one Test, 56 ODIs and 84 T20s for West Indies, winning the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016. He struck 2,114 runs in those appearances, with 157 fours and 147 sixes, and took 132 wickets. "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. 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. Cricket West Indies say Russell has been "selected on merit" for his final two appearances. "Words cannot explain what it meant. To represent the West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life," Russell added. "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." Russell is the second senior player to retire from the West Indies set-up in recent months, after Nicholas Pooran stepped away in June, aged 29. He is a fixture on the T20 franchise circuit, playing 561 games in the shortest format in games around the world. The matches at Sabina Park on 20 and 22 July are followed by three more fixtures in St Kitts and Nevis, with the last game on 28 July. Get cricket news sent straight to your phone
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Powerhouse 'Dre Russ' to retire from internationals
Two-time Twenty20 World Cup winner Andre Russell is to retire from international cricket at 37 after the second T20 match against Australia next week in his hometown of Kingston, Jamaica. The all-rounder Russell, known throughout the game as 'Dre Russ', won the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016, and has won 84 international caps in the format, scoring three fifties and taking 61 wickets. The white-ball specialist, who played only one Test, has also appeared in 56 one-day internationals, taking 70 wickets. He last played in the 50-over format in 2019. THANK YOU, ANDRE RUSSELL. 🙏🏽💥From the moment you stepped onto that field in maroon, you didn't just play—you ignited. 💪🏽Power. Passion. Pride. You gave us isn't just #OneLastDance — it's the legacy of a warrior.🫶🏽❤️#OneLastDance #WIvAUS #FullAhEnergy — Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) July 16, 2025 "Words cannot explain what it meant. To represent the West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life," Russell said in a statement on Wednesday. "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. "This inspired me to become better because I wanted to leave a mark in the maroon colours and become an inspiration to others." Russell, who travels around the world competing in T20 leagues and most recently appeared in Major League Cricket in the US this month, said he wanted to finish his international career on a high. "His hunger to perform and win for West Indies has never wavered. I wish him all the best on his next chapter, and I hope he continues to inspire generations to come," West Indies coach Daren Sammy said. West Indies host Australia in the first T20 of the five-match series on Sunday (Monday AEST) in Kingston, with the second match next Tuesday (Wednesday AEST) being earmarked as Russell's farewell.
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West Indies all-rounder Russell to retire from international cricket
Two-time Twenty20 World Cup winner Andre Russell will retire from international cricket at age 37 after the second T20 match against Australia on July 22 in his hometown of Kingston, Jamaica, Cricket West Indies (CWI) said on Wednesday. All-rounder Russell, who won the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016, has earned 84 international caps in the format, scoring three fifties and taking 61 wickets. The white-ball specialist, who played only one test match, also appeared in 56 One-Day Internationals (ODI), taking 70 wickets. He last played in the 50-over format in 2019. 'Words cannot explain what it meant. To represent the West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life," Russell said in a statement. "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 realize what you can achieve. This inspired me to become better because I wanted to leave a mark in the maroon colours and become an inspiration to others." Russell, who travels around the world competing in T20 leagues and most recently appeared in Major League Cricket in the U.S. this month, said he wanted to finish his international career on a high. "His hunger to perform and win for West Indies has never wavered. I wish him all the best on his next chapter, and I hope he continues to inspire generations to come," West Indies coach Daren Sammy said. West Indies host Australia in the first T20 of the five-match series on Sunday in Kingston. Australia won their test series 3-0.
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West Indies all-rounder Russell to retire from international cricket
July 16 (Reuters) - Two-time Twenty20 World Cup winner Andre Russell will retire from international cricket at age 37 after the second T20 match against Australia on July 22 in his hometown of Kingston, Jamaica, Cricket West Indies (CWI) said on Wednesday. All-rounder Russell, who won the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016, has earned 84 international caps in the format, scoring three fifties and taking 61 wickets. The white-ball specialist, who played only one test match, also appeared in 56 One-Day Internationals (ODI), taking 70 wickets. He last played in the 50-over format in 2019. 'Words cannot explain what it meant. To represent the West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life," Russell said in a statement. "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 realize what you can achieve. This inspired me to become better because I wanted to leave a mark in the maroon colours and become an inspiration to others." Russell, who travels around the world competing in T20 leagues and most recently appeared in Major League Cricket in the U.S. this month, said he wanted to finish his international career on a high. "His hunger to perform and win for West Indies has never wavered. I wish him all the best on his next chapter, and I hope he continues to inspire generations to come," West Indies coach Daren Sammy said. West Indies host Australia in the first T20 of the five-match series on Sunday in Kingston. Australia won their test series 3-0.
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West Indies' Russell to retire from internationals
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell will retire from international cricket after two matches of the upcoming T20 series against big-hitting batter and seamer will play two farewell games at his home ground of Sabina Park in has played one Test, 56 ODIs and 84 T20s for the West Indies, winning the T20 World Cup in 2012 and struck 2,114 runs in those appearances, with 157 fours and 147 sixes, and took 132 wickets."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 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 West Indies say Russell has been "selected on merit" for his final two appearances."Words cannot explain what it meant. To represent the West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life," Russell added."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."Russell is the second senior player to retire from the West Indies set-up in recent months, after Nicholas Pooran stepped away in June, aged is a fixture on the T20 franchise circuit, playing 561 games in the shortest format in games around the matches at Sabina Park on 20 and 22 July are followed by three more fixtures in St Kitts and Nevis, with the last game on 28 July.
