Flamboyant West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell is ready to retire from worldwide cricket after the primary two T20Is towards Australia. The choice comes as a shock, given the T20 World Cup is just seven months away.
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell is predicted to convey down the curtain on his worldwide profession. After the primary two T20Is towards Australia in Jamaica, he’s reported to be formally saying the choice to retire from all codecs of the sport in worldwide cricket.
The 37-year-old, who was anticipated to play a significant position within the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, has been included within the 16-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I sequence towards Australia, starting July 20 at Sabina Park in Kingston. As per studies, Russell determined to retire after the Jamaica leg, as it’s his residence floor.
In the meantime, Russell’s retirement comes simply seven months earlier than the T20 World Cup. Earlier, Nicholas Pooran additionally stepped away from worldwide obligation in a surprising method. Relating to Russell, the flamboyant all-rounder was instrumental of their T20 World Cup triumphs in 2012 and 2016. His all-round capability made him some of the feared cricketers within the shortest format of the sport.
West Indies identify two uncapped gamers for Australia T20I sequence
West Indies introduced a 16-member squad for the five-match T20I sequence towards Australia, beginning July 20. 18-year-old Jewel Andrew and 23-year-old left-arm seamer Jediah Blades have been referred to as up for the sequence. Andrew made headlines throughout CPL 2024 when he turned the youngest West Indian to attain a fifty within the event’s historical past.
Blades, alternatively, hasn’t but featured within the CPL. He caught the selectors’ eye throughout the latest West Indies Breakout League, showcasing his swing bowling within the powerplay.
West Indies squad
Shai Hope (capt), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd