Andre Russell was part of West Indies' 2012 and 2016 T20 World Cup winning teams.
Russell decided to play his final game in his hometown after confirming that the first two Twenty20 Internationals of the five-game series would be his final two.
The West Indies all-rounder, who had a guard of honor as he took the field for the final time in Maroon, says goodbye to international cricket after playing 85 Twenty20 Internationals, the format that made him famous, where he amassed 1086 runs and took 61 wickets.
When the hosts were 98/5, Russell came out to bat and quickly scored a crucial 36 off 15 deliveries, hitting two boundaries and six maximums. West Indies batted first and posted 172/8 in 20 overs with Brandon King making 51, apart from Russell’s contribution. Adam Zampa took three wickets, while Nathan Ellis and Glenn Maxwell took two scalps each.
In reply, Josh Inglis made 78* in 33 balls and Cameron Green smashed 56* in 32 balls as Australia won the game in 15.2 overs.
The 37-year-old took the time to thank the fans for their support and admitted it was time to move on.
"I just want to say thanks, thanks to the people in the Sabina Park and to the WICB for the opportunity. Just happy to play in front of the home crowd, the result didn't go our way, but I'm just happy to have played so many matches and wish the team the best going forward. Thanks for all the support, I really appreciate it the most," said Russell, who won the 2012 and 2016 T20 World Cups with West Indies.
"I remember the two World Cups we won, the flags going high, but at the end of the day - I think it was time to move ahead. We have a good bunch of guys (in the team), Shephard is throwing some punches, and there are the likes of Rutherford, Alzarri and Holder as well. Amazing to finish my career at the Sabina Park, the result didn't go our way, but that's the game of cricket. You've supported us a lot and do keep supporting us going ahead,” he added.