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In the fifth T20I, which was played on Tuesday morning, Australia registered a three-wicket win to clinch the series by 5-0 margin.
With Australia taking a considerable lead of 4-0, West Indies will hope to get a consolation win, when they take on Aussie in the fifth T20I on Monday, July 28.
Russell on Thursday, July 17 confirmed his retirement from international cricket.
It is to be noted that the 33-year-old hasn’t bowled since the Test series against India. He only bowled once during an ODI against England at Lord’s in September 2024.
As West Indies and Australia take on each other in the first T20I in Kingston, they will be hoping for their best players to step up in the upcoming clash.
One of the players to look out for in the upcoming contest will be Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh.
The five-match T20I series will commence from Sunday, July 20 at the Sabina Park in Jamaica.
Australia will lock horns with West Indies in a five-match T20I series, starting from Sunday, July 20 at the Sabina Park in Jamaica.
West Indies Cricket Board confirmed the news of Andre Russell’s retirement through a social media post on July 17.
The West Indies cricket team went down by 0-3 margin against Australia in a three-match Test series.
Apart from Scott Boland, Mitchell Starc too starred with the ball, picking the quickest five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
As Hazlewood is set to depart from West Indies after the conclusion of the Test campaign, CA has added opening batter, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Xavier Bartlett.
Notably, Level 1 offences carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum of a 50% match fee fine, along with one or two demerit points.
Notably, Smith was ruled out of the opening Test due to the finger injury he sustained during the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 Final.
Hazlewood’s spell of 12 overs shattered the West Indies middle-order, removing John Campbell, Brandon King, Roston Chase, and Keacy Carty. He completed his five-for by dismissing Jomel Warrican.
The three-match Test series between West Indies and Australia is scheduled to commence from June 25 in Barbados.
Mitchell Marsh will return at helm after missing the Pakistan series and Champions Trophy due to a back injury.
The news broke right before the start of the game and teams have been asked to return to the hotel.
Chris Gayle smashed 67 runs off 38 deliveries in the third T20I against Australia.