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All -rounder Andre Russell of the West Indies cricket team is going to retire from international career. According to reports, he will say goodbye to international cricket during the T20 series against Australia. Let us know that West Indies has selected their team for the 5 -match series against Australia starting on July 20, in which Russell has also been selected. Let’s take a look at this news.
Russell will play his last match in Sabina Park
The West Indies have to play the first 2 matches of the 5-match T20 series against the Australia cricket team at Sabina Park, Jamaica.
Cricinfo According to, the second match of the series on July 23 could prove to be the last match of his international career. Let us know that Sabina Park is the home ground of Russell and he can play his last international match on this ground.
This has been Russell’s international career
Russell played 56 matches for the West Indies, scoring 1,034 runs with an average of 27.21. On the other hand, he took 70 wickets in bowling. The 37 -year -old all -rounder has scored 1,078 runs in 84 matches with an average of 22.00 and a strike rate of 163.08. At the same time, he has taken 61 wickets in bowling. Interestingly, he has also represented the West Indies team in 1 Test.
Russell has won 2 T20 World Cup from Australia
West Indies won the T20 World Cup 2 times in 2012 and 2016 under the captaincy of Darren Sammy. Russell played in both those versions.
West Indies team for series against Australia
The T20 series against Australia will begin on 20 July. After this, the remaining matches will be played on 22, 25, 26 and 28 July.
Such is the West Indies team: Shai Hope (Captain), Jewel Andrew, Zedia Blade, Roston Chase, Matthew Ford, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akil Hosen, Aljari Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Moti, Rowman Powell, Andre Rasel, Sherfen Raderford, and Romario Sheford.
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