Andre Russell set to retire from International cricket after 1st two T20Is vs Australia

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell is expected to bring down the curtain on his international career. After the first two T20Is against Australia in Jamaica, he is reported to be formally announcing the decision to retire from all formats of the game in international cricket. 

The 37-year-old, who was expected to play a major role in the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, has been included in the 16-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia, beginning July 20



at Sabina Park in Kingston. As per reports, Russell decided to retire after the Jamaica leg, as it is his home ground.

Meanwhile, Russell’s retirement comes just seven months before the T20 World Cup. Earlier, Nicholas Pooran also stepped away from international duty in a shocking manner. When it comes to Russell, the flamboyant all-rounder was instrumental in their T20 World Cup triumphs in 2012 and 2016. His all-round ability made him one of the most feared cricketers in the shortest format of the game.