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Cricket Star Russell Hints at Retirement Post T20 World Cup in USA, West Indies

  • Posted on February 9, 2024
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  • By Arijit Dutta
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West Indies cricket sensation Andre Russell suggests retiring after the T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies. The announcement comes before a series against Australia. Russell's return to the squad triggers speculation about Windies' strategy for the upcoming tournament.

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In less than four months, the T20 World Cup 2024 is set to ignite cricket fever in the USA and West Indies, as teams gear up for the intense showdown. A thrilling three-match T20I series between Australia and West Indies kicks off in Hobart on February 9. Amidst this anticipation, two-time T20 World Cup winner Andre Russell has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world with a significant revelation about his future in international cricket.

Russell's statement, made prior to the series and ahead of the upcoming tournament, hints at a potential retirement from the international stage after the T20 World Cup. The cricketer conveyed his intentions, stating, "After the World Cup, I would walk away from International cricket, but if they need me, I will come out of retirement," as quoted by ESPNCricinfo.

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Recently reinstated into the West Indies T20I squad, Russell's return has stirred discussions about the team's strategy and lineup dynamics. His presence was notable in the team's series victory against England in December 2023, marking his return to T20Is after a hiatus since November 2021. The T20 World Cup 2021 had been his last appearance in the format before his comeback.

With an illustrious international career spanning 72 T20Is, 56 ODIs, and 1 Test match, Russell has left an indelible mark on the cricketing world. His impressive batting record includes 846 runs in T20Is, 1034 in ODIs, and 2 in Tests, coupled with 46 scalps in T20Is, 70 in ODIs, and 1 in Tests.

As the Windies gear up for the T20 World Cup, they aim to reclaim their former glory in the format. Having clinched the title twice, in 2012 and 2016, they aspire to reaffirm their dominance on the global stage. Despite setbacks in recent editions, co-hosting the upcoming tournament alongside the USA presents an opportunity for redemption and resurgence.

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