Andre Russell to Retire After Australia T20Is

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has announced he will retire from international cricket after playing the first two T20I matches against Australia at his home ground, Sabina Park, Jamaica, scheduled for July 20 and 22. Russell, a key part of the West Indies' 2012 and 2016 T20 World Cup victories, has recorded 1,078 T20I runs and 61 wickets in 84 matches, and has also appeared in ODIs and one Test. His retirement follows that of Nicholas Pooran, marking a significant change for West Indies cricket ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Russell expressed pride in representing his country and hopes to inspire future Caribbean cricketers. The current series has seen Jewel Andrew and Jediah Blades earn their first T20I call-ups, underlining a move toward youth in the team. After his international farewell, Russell is expected to focus on his franchise cricket career.