Retiring Russell cherishes WC semis vs India, two trophies as special moments

Ahead of his final days of playing international cricket, big-hitting all-rounder Andre Russell has highlighted his knock in the 2016 T20 World Cup semifinal against India and winning two trophies for his nation in the shortest format as his most important moments of being in the West Indies setup.

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Russell, who was a member of West Indies' T20 World Cup winning squads in 2012 and 2016, will play his last two international matches on July 20 and 22 when the hosts' take on Australia in the first two T20I games at his homeground in Sabina Park.

"Definitely, the 2016 World Cup. That semifinal game against India where I took the team home, me and Lendl Simmons. Obviously, the start that we got from the other batters, chasing 190 plus in that semifinal in India with a crowd supporting India only.

"I think that was already a bit of pressure, but the wicket was a very good wicket. The confidence that we had in the changing room and the batters that were left to come, it gave me the confidence and the freedom to go out and play the role that I did. Obviously, two World Cups, it's just a different emotion."

"You sleep, you wake up and you realise you've only been sleeping for two hours. But you feel well rested because you just want to see what's going on the internet.