37 -year -old superstar West Indies National Cricket Team all -rounder Andre Russell has officially announced his retirement from international cricket.
Announcement of Andre Russell’s retirement, a few days after Team West Indies faced 27 all-out insults, which is in the third Test match against Team Australia in Sabini Park, Kingston, Jamaica.
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Andre Russell is all set to retire after Jamaica T20I
Russell has announced that he will move away from international cricket after the first two T20I matches against Australia on his home ground – Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.
Despite being considered as one of the world-bound all-rounder and one of the biggest superstars in the history of T20 cricket, he only played 84 T20I matches for the West Indies.
In those matches, he scored 1078 runs and took 61 wickets. He became a two -time T20 World Champion at the beginning of his tenure in international cricket and showed his dominance in the format.
Russell also played 56 ODI matches, scoring 1034 runs and took 70 wickets. Russell’s only Test match attendance came back against the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team at Galle International Stadium in November 2010.
Like many other modern-day West Indies Legends, Russell mainly focused on his T20 career and has played 561 games in the format so far. He only made him available from 2019 as a T20-cavalry player and decided to stay away from the other two formats.
Russell’s retirement from international cricket in July 2025 means that he is remembering next year’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. It comes as a massive blow for the West Indies, as recently one of the best power -hitters of the Caribbean side – Nicholas Gorn – also quit international cricket.
Words cannot explain what it means – Andre Russell
In his official retirement statement, Andre Russell said that donating to Marun Jersey for the West Indies National Cricket Team was one of his “most proud achievements”, and he wanted to become a “role model” for the next generation cricketers.
Russell said, “The word cannot explain what it means. Representing the West Indies has been one of the most glorious achievements in my life.”
“When I had a child, I did not expect to reach this level, but the more you start playing and love the game, you realize what you can achieve. It inspired me to be better because I wanted to leave a mark in maroon colors and be an inspiration for others.”
“I like to play for the West Indies and I like to play at home in front of my family and friends, where I want to showcase my talent and produce more high quality performance. I want to complete my international career on high while being a role model for the next generation coming out of Caribbean.”
Andre has always been a Ghagh professional – Daren Sammy
West Indies National Cricket Team head coach Daran Sammy praised Andre Russell and labeled himself as a “fierce contestant”. Daren Sammy also wished Russell Luck for the next chapter.
Coach Dairan Sammy said, “Andre has always been a Ghagh professional and a fierce contestant.”
“Whether I was captaining him or now giving him coaching, his hunger has never been forgiven to perform and win for the West Indies. I wish everyone best on my next chapter, and I hope he continues to inspire the coming generations.”
Andre Russell’s last two international performances for the West Indies National Cricket Team will come on 21 and 23 July, and after two T20I matches, they will be converted into squad by Matthew Ford
