India, July 16 -- West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. He will make his final appearance in the West Indies jersey during the upcoming T20I series against Australia at home.

The development came shortly after Russell was picked for the five-match white-ball series at home against the Aussies, which will begin on Sunday. The 37-year-old will play the opening two matches of the contest, on July 20 and 22, at Sabina Park in Jamaica, his home ground, before drawing curtains on his international career.

West Indies confirmed that Russell's inclusion was purely based on "performance merit, as he remains one of the most impactful T20 players in world cricket."

The dynamic Jama...