West Indies allrounder Russell to retire from international cricket
Two-time Twenty20 World Cup winner Andre Russell will retire from international cricket at age 37 after the second T20 match against Australia on 22 July in his hometown of Kingston, Jamaica, Cricket West Indies (CWI) said on Wednesday.
Allrounder Russell, who won the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016, has earned 84 international caps in the format, scoring three fifties and taking 61 wickets.
The white-ball specialist, who played only one test match, also appeared in 56 one-day internationals (ODI), taking 70 wickets.
He last played in the 50-over format in 2019.
Thank You, DRE RUSS!🫶🏽
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) July 16, 2025
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 pic.twitter.com/bEWfdMGdZ7
“Words cannot explain what it meant. To represent the West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life," Russell said in a statement.
"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 realise 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, who travels around the world competing in T20 leagues and most recently appeared in Major League Cricket in the US this month, said he wanted to finish his international career on a high.
THANK YOU, ANDRE RUSSELL. 🙏🏽💥
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) July 16, 2025
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 #OneLastDance — it’s the legacy of a warrior.🫶🏽❤️#OneLastDance #WIvAUS #FullAhEnergy pic.twitter.com/lKW6roISrG
"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," West Indies coach Daren Sammy said.
West Indies host Australia in the first T20 of the five-match series on Sunday in Kingston.
Australia won their test series 3-0.
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