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Yahoo
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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.
CNA
an hour ago
- Sport
- CNA
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.
CTV News
an hour ago
- Business
- CTV News
$1 lotto play turns into $100,000 for Kingston woman
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says a Kingston woman won $100,000 off a $1 Lotto Max encore play. The Crown corporation, best known as OLG, has identified the lucky Kingston winner as retiree Linda Coyle. Coyle, 76, says she has been buying lottery tickets every week for decades. Her first ticket purchase was made as soon as she was of legal age to do so. But, according to the OLG, this is her first major win. 'I picked up this ticket as part of my regular routine,' said Coyle when she went to collect the winnings in Toronto. She says the ticket was checked by her daughter one week after the April 8th draw; and she says she could hardly believe the news counting the zeroes multiple times just to be sure. 'I was like, 'OMG — I won the lottery!' Coyle also says that when she first alerted other family members they thought she was joking. 'When they realized we were serious, they were all thrilled for me,' says Coyle. She told the OLG she plans to use some of the money to renovate her home but will also share it with her children before putting some aside for a rainy day. There are also plans to take a vacation. According to the OLG, this is proof that saying yes to a $1 encore can indeed lead to a financial windfall. The winning ticket was purchased at Bayridge Grocery on Development Drive in Kingston
Reuters
an hour ago
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- Reuters
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.
CTV News
5 hours ago
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OPP discover $4.4 million worth of contraband tobacco inside tractor-trailer on Hwy. 401 in eastern Ontario
Ontario Provincial Police say 17,820 kilograms of contraband tobacco was discovered inside a tractor-trailer stopped on Hwy. 401 in eastern Ontario. (OPP/X) A traffic complaint about a speeding tractor-trailer on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario resulted in the discovery of $4.4 million worth of contraband tobacco inside the vehicle, according to police. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say officers responded to a call about a vehicle in the eastbound lanes of Hwy. 401 near Shannonville Road at approximately 7 a.m. Tuesday. A short time later, officers stopped the tractor-trailer near Joyceville Road in Kingston. Police say the truck was escorted to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) scales at Gananoque for a safety inspection. 'Documentation and other issues led to an inspection of the cargo,' police said in a media release Wednesday morning. 'Inside, OPP and MTO officers found the trailer was filled with over 17,820 kilograms of contraband, fine-cut tobacco, estimated to be worth approximately $4.4 million. That equates to a total federal and provincial tax loss of approximately $9.1 million.' A 60-year-old man from Puslinch Township, near Cambridge, Ont., has been charged with trafficking contraband tobacco. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on September 2. Police say the investigation by officers with the OPP Frontenac Detachment, the OPP Contraband Tobacco Enforcement Team and the Ministry of Transportation is continuing.
