Andre Russell, the explosive West Indian all-rounder, will retire from international cricket during the T20I series against Australia, starting 20 July. A two-time T20 World Cup winner (2012, 2016), Russell will play his final matches at Sabina Park on 20 and 22 July, aiming for a memorable farewell in front of his home crowd.

Russell has played one Test, 56 ODIs and 84 T20s for West Indies, winning the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016.

Russell was thankful to have represented the West Indies and expressed his pride in donning the maroon jersey for more than a decade.

“Words cannot explain what it meant. To represent the West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life," he told Cricket West Indies.

"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 realise 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."

The two-time World Champion expressed about finishing his career in front of the home crowd and hope to bid a memorable farewell to the game.

"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.”