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Hans India
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Andre Russell Retires from International Cricket After 15 Years with West Indies
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has decided to hang up his boots from international cricket. He will play his final two T20 matches against Australia at Sabina Park in Jamaica, which is also his home ground. Russell served his nation for 15 years. He is known for his hitting capabilities and match-winning performances. Russell played a total of 84 T20Is, scoring 1,078 runs and taking 61 wickets in his career. Notably, he was part of the West Indies teams that won the T20 World Cups twice in 2012 and 2016. In white ball cricket, he played 56 matches, scoring 1,034 runs and taking 70 wickets. He became a global T20 star, playing in over 500 league matches worldwide. Interestingly, the KKR player's retirement comes just months before the 2026 T20 World Cup. The West Indies Cricket Board took to X to thank him for his passion, power, and pride. His fans were surprised after they had come to know about his retirement. Thank You, DRE RUSS!🫶🏽 For 15 years, you played with heart, passion, and pride for the West Indies 🌴 From being a two-time T20 World Cup Champion to your dazzling power on and off the field.❤️ WI Salute You!🏏#OneLastDance #WIvAUS #FullAhEnergy — Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) July 16, 2025
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
West Indies' Andre Russell set to retire from international cricket, Australia T20I to be his last
West indies all-rounder Andre Russell appeals with success for the wicket of Tom Banton after review during an IT20 between England and West Indies (Photo by) West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell will retire from international cricket after the first two matches of the upcoming T20I series against Australia at home. The 37-year-old has been named in the squad for the five-match series, but the first two games which are set to be played at Sabina Park in Jamaica, his home ground, will be his final appearances for the West Indies. Russell has only played T20Is for West Indies since 2019. He has featured in 84 matches, scoring 1,078 runs at an average of 22.00 and a strike rate of 163.08. He has hit three half-centuries, with a best score of 71. With the ball, he has taken 61 wickets at an average of 30.59, with best figures of 3/19. His retirement comes just months ahead of the next ICC T20 World Cup, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka in February 2026. Russell is the second big-name player to retire from West Indies recently, after Nicholas Pooran stepped away at the age of 29. In his overall international career, Russell played just one Test match. He also played 56 ODIs, scoring 1,034 runs at an average of 27.21 and a strike rate above 130. He had four half-centuries in ODIs, with a top score of 92 not out. He also took 70 wickets in the format, with best figures of 4/35. Russell was part of West Indies' ICC T20 World Cup-winning teams in 2012 and 2016. In a heartfelt post on X, the Windies Cricket account thanked the player for his service and lauded him for his impressive efforts over the years. "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 everything. This isn't just One Last Dance — it's the legacy of a warrior. " read the post on X. He has been a major figure in T20 leagues around the world, playing 561 matches and scoring 9,316 runs at an average of 26.39 and a strike rate of over 168. He has two centuries and 33 fifties, with a top score of 121 not out. As a bowler, he has picked up 485 wickets at an average of 25.85, with best figures of 5/15. Poll How do you feel about Russell's retirement timing? It's too soon before the World Cup It's the right time for him Recently, he played in the Major League Cricket (MLC) for Los Angeles Knight Riders, scoring 126 runs and taking 10 wickets. Despite his efforts, his team finished last in the tournament. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
NDTV
16-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Andre Russell Announces Retirement From International Cricket, Last Two Games Will Be Against...
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has retured from international cricket. The opening two games of West Indies five-match T20I series against Australia at home are set to be his last games for the team. Russell, 37, has been included in the squad for the five-match series, and the first two matches, taking place at his home ground of Sabina Park in Jamaica, will serve as his farewell to international cricket. Windies Cricket revealed the news of his retirement with a tribute post. 'Words cannot explain what it meant. To represent the West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life. 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 said in a statement 'I love playing for the West Indies and I love playing at home in front of my family and friends where I get to showcase my talent and produce more high-quality performances. 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.' Thank You, DRE RUSS! For 15 years, you played with heart, passion, and pride for the West Indies From being a two-time T20 World Cup Champion to your dazzling power on and off the field. WI Salute You! #OneLastDance #WIvAUS #FullAhEnergy — Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) July 16, 2025 Since 2019, Russell has been an exclusively T20I player for his country. He has played 84 T20Is for WI, scoring 1,078 runs at an average of 22.00, with a strike rate of 163.08, with three half-centuries and a best score of 71. He has also taken 61 wickets at an average of 30.59, with best figures of 3/19. His retirement comes just seven months before the next ICC T20 World Cup to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February 2026. Russell is the West Indies' second high-profile retirement in recent times, with their batter Nicholas Pooran having bid goodbye to international cricket recently at the age of 29. Russell has only played one Test for WI, while he has also played 56 ODIs, scoring 1,034 runs at an average of 27.21, with a strike rate of over 130, four half-centuries and a best score of 92*. In ODIs, he has 70 wickets at an average of 31.84, with best bowling figures of 4/35. The 37-year-old was the part of West Indies teams which won the ICC T20 World Cups in 2012 and 2016. Russell has played a massive part in several T20 leagues, scoring 9,316 runs in 561 matches at an average of 26.39, with strike rate of over 168. His resume includes two centuries and 33 fifties, with a best score of 121*. As a bowler, he has taken 485 wickets at an average of 25.85, with best figures of 5/15. He recently featured in the Major Cricket League (MLC) in the USA for Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR), scoring 126 runs in nine matches and eight innings at an average of 25.20, with best score of 65*, his solitary half-century. He also took 10 wickets at an average of 32.90, with best figures of 3/30. His team failed to make it to the playoffs, finishing at the bottom of the table. West Indies squad for T20Is against Australia:
India Today
16-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Andre Russell to retire from international cricket after 1st two T20Is vs Australia
West Indies cricket have announced that Andre Russell will retire from 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 at Sabina Park in Jamaica, which is the home ground of Russell. The matches will be played on July 20 and news of Russell's retirement comes right after Nicholas Pooran left the game and just seven months before the men's T20I World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Russell was part of the Windies side that lifted the T20 World Cups in 2012 and 2016 and has got 84 caps to his this time, Russell has scored 1078 runs and picked up 61 wickets in T20Is. Russell played one Test all the way back in 2010 and was a part of 70 ODIs for West Indies, where he scored 1034 runs and picked up 70 You, DRE RUSS!For 15 years, you played with heart, passion, and pride for the West IndiesFrom being a two-time T20 World Cup Champion to your dazzling power on and off the Salute You!#OneLastDance #WIvAUS #FullAhEnergy Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) July 16, 2025What Russell said about retirement Russell played a total of 15 years for the West Indies and said it was one of the proudest achievements of his life. The all-rounder expressed his happiness at retiring in front of his home crowd and going out on a high.'Words cannot explain what it meant. To represent the West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life. 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.''I love playing for the West Indies and I love playing at home in front of my family and friends where I get to showcase my talent and produce more high-quality performances. 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.'West Indies squad for Australia T20IsShai Hope (Captain), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd.- EndsMust Watch
Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Windies allrounder Andre Russell set to retire from international cricket after playing 2 T20Is vs Australia
Swashbuckling West Indies allrounder Andre Russell is set to call time on his international career after playing the first two T20Is at Sabina Park against Australia, scheduled for July 21 and 23 respectively. 'Thank You, DRE RUSS! For 15 years, you played with heart, passion, and pride for the West Indies. From being a two-time T20 World Cup Champion to your dazzling power on and off the field. WI Salute You!,' the West Indies X account posted on Wednesday. Russell is a two-time world champion having won the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016. Since 2019, he has played only the shortest format of the game and has snapped up 61 wickets and scored 1078 runs in 84 outings. Thank You, DRE RUSS!🫶🏽 For 15 years, you played with heart, passion, and pride for the West Indies 🌴 From being a two-time T20 World Cup Champion to your dazzling power on and off the field.❤️ WI Salute You!🏏#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. 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 said as per a release by Cricket West Indies. 'I love playing for the West Indies and I love playing at home in front of my family and friends where I get to showcase my talent and produce more high-quality performances. 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,' he added. West Indies coach Darren Sammy also lauded the destructive allrounder and wished him well. 'Andre has always been the consummate professional and a fierce competitor. Whether I was captaining him or now coaching him, 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.'
