West Indies cricketer Andre Russell has retired from international cricket. His final match was the second T20 against Australia at Sabina Park in Jamaica. Australia won the match easily by eight wickets, but the day was special for Russell as he played in front of his home crowd for one last time.

The 37-year-old all-rounder had announced that the first two matches of this five-game T20 series would be his last. In the second game, Russell came to bat when West Indies was in trouble at 98/5. He gave fans something to cheer about by hitting a quick 36 runs from just 15 balls. His powerful innings included six sixes and two boundaries.

After the match, Russell thanked his supporters and the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).
"I just want to say thanks, thanks to the people in the Sabina Park and to the WICB for the opportunity. Just happy to play in front of the home crowd; the result didn't go our way, but I'm just happy to have played so many matches and wish the team the best going forward. Thanks for all the support; I really appreciate it the most," he said.

Russell also remembered his two biggest achievements being part of the West Indies team that won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in both 2012 and 2016.
"I remember the two World Cups we won, the flags going high, but at the end of the day—I think it was time to move ahead. We have a good bunch of guys (in the team); Shephard is throwing some punches, and there are the likes of Rutherford, Alzarri, and Holder as well. Amazing to finish my career at Sabina Park; the result didn't go our way, but that's the game of cricket. You've supported us a lot, and do keep supporting us going ahead,” he added.

Russell walked onto the field with a guard of honour and left as a legend of T20 cricket. He played 85 T20I matches, scored 1086 runs, and took 61 wickets. Fans will remember him for his powerful hitting and energetic performances after retirement.

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