Andre Russell Announces Retirement: West Indies Star to Bid Farewell After Australia T20I Series - Best11.in

Andre Russell has announced his retirement from international cricket. He will play the first two matches of the five-match T20I series against Australia for West Indies and then retire, as he has already informed. The West Indies Cricket Board has officially announced this as well. The West Indies squad for these matches was announced recently, and Andre Russell is included, but he will only play the first two games. Let's take a look at the West Indies squad: Shai Hope, Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, and Romario Shepherd. However, Andre Russell will only be available for the first two matches. 

The West Indies Cricket Board released a statement saying, "Thank you, Dre, for 15 years. You played with heart, passion, and pride for West Indies. From T20 World Cup champion to your dazzling power on and off the field, West Indies salutes you." There’s no doubt that Andre Russell was one of the finest players produced by West Indies cricket. He has decided to retire after playing these two matches. The first two matches, with the second being on July 23, will mark Andre Russell's farewell from international cricket.

On another note, the past month hasn’t been great for West Indies cricket. We heard about Nicholas Pooran’s retirement from international cricket, followed by West Indies being bowled out for 27 runs in a Test match—a disastrous situation. And now, Andre Russell’s retirement from international cricket adds to the challenges.