ALTHOUGH expected to walk away from international cricket this year, Jamaica’s star all-rounder Andre Russell says he’s targeting a place in the West Indies squad for the Twenty20 (T20) World Cup in 2026.

Since last December the 36-year-old, who has 82 T20 international caps, became a regular staple in the Caribbean side again, after a two-year absence.

Two-time World Cup-winner Russell, who is regarded as one of the most revered players in the shortest versions of the game, made a positive impact on his return as he recorded two half-centuries and 21 wickets in 15 innings.

In June, West Indies Head Coach Daren Sammy said Russell is a valuable member of the squad, heading into the World Cup.

“What Andre brings to the table for us is his experience, calmness in different roles, and leadership. I am thrilled to have him in the squad, as I am for all the other guys. Over the last year we have been a team that is gelling better and putting consistent performances on the field — and Russell has significantly contributed to that,” Sammy said.

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No way

Give him a send off like Shiv and move on

Pleasssseeeeeee. The man is just barely good enough for franchise clubs right now. He has no right to be playing international cricket.

The man seh no one is there in the region to replace him

so why not

In reply to doosra

Lol but he don't do anything for WI... so he is easily replaceable

Thank him for his service and move on.

In reply to doosra

If he is so irreplaceable, why didn't he revive the Tallawahs?

He needs to concentrate on test cricket!

Why west indies keep dragging along with useless stuff like Russell is not like he coming and doing wonder for the west indies his present only make the west indies more hopeless to win the world cup .

Time to also reconsider Pollard and big Bravo and maybe Edwards and Rampaul if available .....

I like Russell , but the truth is he never had a great career for West Indies .He like some many IPL star and globe trotter has been poor for West Indies.

He won’t be missed.

The way I see it . Shepherd is ahead of everyone alrounder . Just need to work on playing leg spin

In reply to doosra

Mouth say anything. In two years where would he be?
There's many a youth who can and will be of more valuable.

That skunt plead fi selection fah the previous big tournament then promised to resign after that World Cup while being a spent force in it and now him ah beg ah extra World Cup to keep his faded brand name alive… f… him off…typical frigging user.