Jamaica, July 17: West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has officially retired from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a celebrated career that spanned more than a decade. The first two T20Is of West Indies’ ongoing five-match series against Australia, being held at Sabina Park—his home ground—will be his farewell matches in the maroon jersey.
The news was confirmed by Windies Cricket through a heartfelt tribute, with Russell also releasing a statement reflecting on his journey.
“Words cannot explain what it meant. To represent the West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life,” said the 37-year-old. “I wanted to leave a mark in the maroon colours and become an inspiration to others.”
Russell emphasized his love for playing in front of his home crowd and expressed a desire to finish his international career “on a high.”
Russell’s International Career at a Glance
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T20Is: 84 matches
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Runs: 1,078
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Average: 22.00
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Strike Rate: 163.08
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Highest Score: 71
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Wickets: 61
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Best Bowling: 3/19
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ODIs: 56 matches
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Runs: 1,034
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Average: 27.21
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Strike Rate: 130+
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Best Score: 92*
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Wickets: 70
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Best Bowling: 4/35
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Tests: Just 1 match in 2010
A crucial member of the West Indies’ ICC T20 World Cup-winning squads in 2012 and 2016, Russell has been a cornerstone of Caribbean cricket’s modern white-ball era. Since 2019, he had exclusively played T20Is for West Indies.
Dominance in Global T20 Leagues
Outside of international cricket, Russell has made a massive impact in global T20 leagues, with a record that underlines his status as one of the format’s most explosive players:
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561 T20 matches
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9,316 runs
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Average: 26.39
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Strike Rate: 168+
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Highest Score: 121*
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485 wickets
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Best Bowling: 5/15
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He most recently played for the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) in the Major Cricket League (MLC), scoring 126 runs and taking 10 wickets during the 2025 season.
End of an Era
Russell’s retirement follows that of fellow Caribbean cricketer Nicholas Pooran, who also stepped away from international cricket earlier this year. With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka just seven months away, Russell’s absence will be a significant one for the Windies setup.
His legacy as a power-hitter, game-changer, and impactful all-rounder will live on, not just in West Indies cricket but across the global T20 landscape.
