Andre Russell Retires from International Cricket
Andre Russell is set to retire from his international cricket duties for West Indies after deciding to play just 2 T20I’s against Australia. This news comes as a shock amidst the Cricket West Indies (CWI) has set up a meeting with the legends to find a solution to save their cricketing legacy. Here’s a look at Andre Russell retires from International Cricket.
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Surprising Decision
Andre Russell the 37-year old Caribbean legend is on his way out of the national squad which is shocking news for his fans and for his teammates as well. The all-rounder who has made an impact especially in the ODI’s and T20I’s has been a pillar for the team, in his 56 match ODI career he has scored 1034 runs at a strike rate of 130.22 and his highest score being 92*, apart from batting in ODI’s he has also accounted for 70 wickets in the format with his best performance being 4/35.
He was a T20I specialist for West Indies, having played 84 T20I matches, he managed to score1078 runs at a strike rate of 163.08, and his highest score being 71. With his bowling he has accounted for 61 wickets with his best bowling performance being 3/19.
A bid to save their history
Replacing Andre Russell will be a monumental task for the Indies as they are in the middle of a transition to save their diverse history in the game of cricket. West Indies has always been a top-tier team with big names as Brian Lara and Viv Richards donning their pride on the pitch, with Andre Russell gone and they have lost an important pillar in the white-ball squad. What lies ahead for the West Indies is yet to be seen, but for now the West Indies are forcing themselves to come back on the top, where they are supposed to be.
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