Wi vs Aus: ‘You have given us a lot of support- Andre Russell’s Emotional Tribute to West Indies fans. Cricket news
West Indies cricket star Andre Russell on Wednesday concluded his international career in his last T20 match against Australia at Sabina Park in Kingston, where Australia won eight wickets. The 37-year-old all-rounder marked his farewell game with a 36-run explosive innings with six off sixes and two fours.Russell was given a guard of honor after going to the field for his last appearance in the West Indies Colors at his hometown stadium.“I just want to say thanks, thank you for the people in Sabina Park and WICB for the occasion. Just happy to play in front of the house crowd, the results did not go in our way, but I am just happy to play so many matches and wish the team the best. Thanks to all support, I really appreciate it the most, “Russell said.The two -time T20 World Cup winner reflected on the achievements of his career and shared his views about the team’s future prospects.“I remember that we had won two World Cups, the flags are getting high, but at the end of the day – I think it was time to move forward. We have a good herd of people (in the team), the Shepherd is throwing some punches, and the Rutharford, Alzari and the holder along with the holder – is not submitting for the supporting with the Alzari and the holder. We are going ahead, we said.”Russell had earlier announced that the first two T20Is of the five -match series would be his final international performance.
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Power-hitting all-rounder ended his international career, scoring 85 T20 Internationals, scored 1086 runs and took 61 wickets.Their remarkable achievements include being part of the West Indies teams, who won the ICC men’s T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016.
