Swashbuckling West Indies allrounder Andre Russell is set to call time on his international career after playing the first two T20Is at Sabina Park against Australia, scheduled for July 21 and 23 respectively. “Thank You, DRE RUSS! For 15 years, you played with heart, passion, and pride for the West Indies. From being a two-time T20 World Cup Champion to your dazzling power on and off the field. WI Salute You!,” the West Indies X account posted on Wednesday.
Russell is a two-time world champion having won the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016. Since 2019, he has played only the shortest format of the game and has snapped up 61 wickets and scored 1078 runs in 84 outings.
Thank You, DRE RUSS!🫶🏽
For 15 years, you played with heart, passion, and pride for the West Indies 🌴
From being a two-time T20 World Cup Champion to your dazzling power on and off the field.❤️
WI Salute You!🏏#OneLastDance #WIvAUS #FullAhEnergy pic.twitter.com/bEWfdMGdZ7
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) July 16, 2025
“Words cannot explain what it meant. To represent the West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life. When I was a kid, I did not expect to get to this level, but the more you start to play and get to love the sport, you realize what you can achieve. This inspired me to become better because I wanted to leave a mark in the maroon colours and become an inspiration to others,” Russell said as per a release by Cricket West Indies.
“I love playing for the West Indies and I love playing at home in front of my family and friends where I get to showcase my talent and produce more high-quality performances. I want to finish my international career on a high while being a role model for the next generation of cricketers coming out of the Caribbean,” he added.
THANK YOU, ANDRE RUSSELL. 🙏🏽💥
From the moment you stepped onto that field in maroon, you didn’t just play—you ignited. 💪🏽
Power. Passion. Pride. You gave us everything.
This isn’t just #OneLastDance — it’s the legacy of a warrior.🫶🏽❤️#OneLastDance #WIvAUS #FullAhEnergy pic.twitter.com/lKW6roISrG
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) July 16, 2025
West Indies coach Darren Sammy also lauded the destructive allrounder and wished him well.
“Andre has always been the consummate professional and a fierce competitor. Whether I was captaining him or now coaching him, his hunger to perform and win for West Indies has never wavered. I wish him all the best on his next chapter, and I hope he continues to inspire generations to come.”
