All -rounder Andre Russell, a two -time champion of the T20 World Cup, has made a final call to his presence in international cricket. He announced his retirement a few days ago, which was determined after the end of the first two T20Is against Australia.
Russell said an emotional goodbye to international cricket at his home ground in Jamaica, as West Indies lost the second T20 International, going down 2–0 in the second T20I of the series.
“I just want to say thanks, thank you for the people in Sabina Park and WICB for the occasion. Just happy to play in front of the house crowd; the result did not go in our way, but I am just happy to play so many matches and wish the team the best to move forward,” said in an interview for the match after the match.
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“The result is not our way (today). Thanks to all support; I really appreciate it the most,” said Big Jamaica.
Andre Russell indicated his replacement at Romario Shepherd
Andre Russell was not going in his career as in any way or by any kind of bad patches; Therefore, this was the right time for him to hang his shoes, as he also named some more West Indies players who are currently doing very well.
Sharing insight on many players, he pointed to his fellow team partner Romeoo Shepherd, as his ideal replacement on the national side.
“I remember that we used to win two World Cups, the flags were getting high, but at the end of the day – I think it was time to move forward, we have a good bunch of people (in the team), Shepherd is throwing some punches and …..”
“…. Rutherford, along with Alzari and Holder -are amazing to finish her career in Sabina Park, the results did not go in our way, but it is a cricket game. You have supported us a lot and support us to move forward,” Russell said.
Andre Russell retired after an entertaining show with the bat
Andre Russell, a serial entertainer in the smallest format of the game, and a true legend, who won several matches with his game-changing performance, did not go down even in his final presence for the West Indies.
To bat first, the West Indies fought quickly, but Dreas went to bat in the 14th over of the match. He quickly turned on the heat with a few big sixes from Ben Dwarisius. The Australian Jamaican veteran looked nervous with a demonic hit.
Russell was impressive with the bat, scoring 36 runs, with 2 fours and 4 sixes with just 15 balls and a strike rate above 200.
Romeroo Shepherd Figures in Russell’s replacement, T20IS
Andre Russell nominated Romario Shepherd as his replacement in the West Indies team; The big all-rounder has already played a lot of cricket for the West Indies and is an impressive all-round tally.
Shepherd has played 57 T20I for the nation, taking 60 wickets with a ball at an average of 27.98. Although his economy does not seem to be on a good side, he batted for 591 runs, with a average of 140.71 strike rate with around 25.
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