Andre Russell Playing For West Indies - (Source : @Johns/X.com)
On Wednesday, July 16, West Indies star batter Andre Russell announced that he will retire from international cricket in the upcoming T20I series against Australia. Notably, the Windies are scheduled to play five T20Is, and Russell will bid adieu to the game after the second match.
The 37-year-old will bring a 15-year-long career to a close, and the fans are worried whether the Caribbean star will play T20 leagues and the IPL, particularly?
Will Andre Russell Play IPL 2026?
The fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Russell has only announced retirement from international cricket and will continue to play T20 leagues across the globe, including the IPL. Notably, Russell didn't give the reason behind his retirement, but it is touted to be because of his desire to play more franchise cricket across the world.
At present, Russell features in all T20 leagues such as the BBL, Bangla Premier League, Lanka Premier League, The Hundred, CPL, and the Indian Premier League.
Russell A Key Star For Kolkata Knight Riders
Russell's IPL journey began in 2012 when he signed for Delhi Capitals. The 37-year-old made a shift to KKR in 2014 and won a title in his inaugural season. Over the years, Russell has become one of the key members of the Men in Black and Gold alongside Sunil Narine.
Talking about Russell's stats for the Knight Riders, the all-rounder has 2651 runs in 140 matches, averaging 28.20. Meanwhile, he has also let the ball talk and taken 123 wickets.
Overall, the 37-year-old Russell has made 84 appearances in T20Is for the West Indies with 1078 runs and 61 wickets to his name. He also has two T20 World Cup titles with the Windies.
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