This KKR veteran suddenly announced his retirement from international cricket, will play the last match on this day

Kolkata Knight Riders and West Indies explosive all-rounder Andre Russell has announced his retirement from international cricket. He will play the last match of his international career against Australia at Sabina Park in Jamaica on 22 July and will say goodbye to cricket on home ground. Andre Russell's retirement from international cricket is no less than a big setback for the West Indies team, as Cricket West Indies is preparing for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

37-year-old Andre Russell has played only T20 International cricket since 2019. He has played 84 matches in this format so far. He is retiring about 7 months before the T20 World Cup 2026, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February next year. Where the Windies team may miss his experience. 

According to ESPN Cricinfo, Andre Russell said about his retirement that it cannot be described in words. Representing the West Indies is one of the proudest achievements of my life. When I was a child, I did not expect to achieve this point. However, as you start playing and start loving it, you realize what you can achieve. This inspired me to become better. I wanted to leave my mark in maroon colors and be an inspiration to others.

He further said that I love playing for the West Indies, and I also love playing at home in front of family and friends. Here, I get a chance to showcase my talent and perform better. I want to end my international career in a great way. Along with this, I want to become an inspiration for the upcoming generation of cricketers from the Caribbean countries.