West Indies’ explosive all-rounder Andre Russell has announced his retirement from international cricket.

 

The 37-year-old will bid farewell to the game after playing two matches in the upcoming five-match T20I series between West Indies and Australia, scheduled to take place from July 20 to 28. Russell will play his final international game on July 22 at his home ground, Sabina Park in Jamaica.

 

Cricket West Indies released an official message confirming Russell’s retirement, thanking him for his services: “For 15 years, you played with heart and passion for the pride of the West Indies. Thank you, Andre.”

 

Russell represented the West Indies in one Test, 56 ODIs, and 84 T20Is. He was also a key member of the West Indies squads that won the ICC T20 World Cup titles in 2012 and 2016.

 

Since 2019, Russell had only been featuring in the T20 format and has now decided to retire a year before the 2026 T20 World Cup.