Overview:
Russell had already announced that he would retire from international cricket after two T20 matches played on his home ground. He had said that he wants to bid farewell to his country and his people.
Delhi: On July 22, Tuesday (July 23, Wednesday in India), West Indies star all -rounder Andre Russell played his last international match. The match was the second match of the five -match T20 series against Australia, which was played at the famous Sabina Park ground in Jamaica. This ground is the home ground of Russell. When Russell started landing in the ground, the players of both teams launched and saluted them and the stadium was filled with applause.
Audience love and Russell’s response
As soon as Russell landed in the field, fans stood up and started clapping and welcomed them. This moment was very emotional. Russell thanked the audience by smiling and shaking hands. Proud, spirit and gratitude were clearly visible in this scene.
Made the farewell given special with a brilliant innings
Russell did not disappoint the fans in his final match. He hit 36 runs off just 15 balls which included two fours and four magnificent sixes. Although he was dismissed by Nathan Ellis, he won everyone’s heart with his explosive batting.
Had had already announced farewell
Russell had already announced that he would retire from international cricket after two T20 matches played on his home ground. He had said that he wants to bid farewell to his country and his people.
Russell’s statement full of emotions
Russell said in a statement, “Words cannot tell how much it matters to me. Representing West Indies is one of the biggest achievements of my life. When I was younger, I never thought that I would be able to reach this level. But love from cricket increased and I understood what I could achieve.
He further said, “I like to play for the West Indies and to perform in front of family and friends, especially at my home. I want I to end my career like a good role model and be an inspiration for the next generation players.”
Russell Successful career
Russell played a total of 86 T20 matches for the West Indies. Apart from this, he was also part of the team in 56 ODIs and a Test match. He was an important part of the T20 World Cup winning team of 2012 and 2016. His game always entertained the audience and gave him a special place in the hearts of cricket lovers.
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