Andre Russell was given a guard of honour by his West Indies teammates and the visiting Australian team in the last T20 match of his international career. Russell has retired from T20 internationals and has already announced that Tuesday’s match will be his last.
Russell is a great T20 all-rounder who bowls right-arm fast and is known for his tremendous batting. He has been a T20 World Cup winner twice. The 37-year-old Jamaican player was also presented with a memento.
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In his farewell T20 innings, Russell did what he does best – sweep the bowlers around the ground. He scored 36 runs off 15 balls, including two fours and four sixes, as West Indies posted 172/8 at Russell’s home ground Sabina Park. Russell fell prey to Nathan Ellis in the 17th over.
“I just want to say thank you once again. I am very grateful to end my career here. Played in front of my home crowd, family and friends. The result didn’t go in my favour, but in the end, I am happy and grateful. The enthusiasm of the audience in the last two games has been amazing. I really appreciate it. We tried our best. I think it’s time now to call it quits and wish the players all the best moving forward. I am very grateful to end my wonderful international career at Sabina Park. Keep supporting,” Russell said in the post-match interview.
Australia take a 2-0 lead in the series
Despite Russell’s blazing innings, West Indies scored 172/8, but the match ended in Australia’s victory. Josh Inglis (78* off 33 balls) and Cameron Green (56* off 33 balls) shared a record 131-run partnership to reach the target with eight wickets and almost five overs to spare and take a 2-0 lead in the series.
FAQ
Why was Andre Russell given a ‘Guard of Honour’?
Andre Russell received a Guard of Honour as a tribute, possibly marking his final T20 international appearance or a major milestone in his career.
When and where did this happen?
The Guard of Honour was given during the final T20 match between West Indies (WI) and Australia (AUS), held in July 2025.
What is a ‘Guard of Honour’ in cricket?
A Guard of Honour is a special gesture where players line up and applaud a teammate or opponent in recognition of their achievements or retirement.
Did Andre Russell announce his retirement?
As of now, there is no official confirmation of his retirement, but the Guard of Honour suggests it could be his last T20I match or part of a farewell gesture.
