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Andre Russell Announces Retirement from International Cricket, Final T20I to Be Played in Jamaica

Ananya Pattnaik by Ananya Pattnaik
July 17, 2025
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Veteran West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has formally announced his retirement from international cricket, marking the end of an illustrious, albeit intermittently interrupted, career in the maroon jersey. The 37-year-old will play his final two T20 Internationals against Australia on July 20 and 22 at Sabina Park, Jamaica, before stepping away from the international stage.


The announcement follows Russell’s inclusion in the West Indies squad for the upcoming five-match home T20I series against Australia. Cricket West Indies clarified that his selection was based purely on performance merit, underscoring his sustained impact as one of the most effective T20 cricketers in the global arena.

Russell, who has been a T20-exclusive player since 2019, finishes with 84 T20I caps, including title-winning contributions in the 2012 and 2016 ICC T20 World Cups. In addition, he represented the West Indies in 56 ODIs and featured in one Test match early in his career. Known for his explosive batting, pace bowling, and utility in pressure situations, Russell remains a cornerstone figure in the evolution of modern limited-overs cricket.

In a statement, the Jamaican all-rounder reflected on his journey, expressing deep pride in representing the Caribbean side:

“To represent the West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life… I wanted to leave a mark in the maroon colours and become an inspiration to others.”

His decision to retire coincides with a significant transitional phase for West Indies cricket, especially as it prepares for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Russell’s departure follows that of Nicholas Pooran, who announced his international retirement two months ago, thus presenting a challenge to the team’s leadership and squad depth moving forward.

Russell will be replaced by Matthew Forde for the remainder of the series following the Sabina Park fixtures, particularly for the matches scheduled at Warner Park.

His farewell matches are expected to serve not only as a celebration of a career that shaped Caribbean T20 cricket but also as a symbolic handover to the emerging generation of players.

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