Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Date of Birth | 29/04/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Kingston, Jamaica |
Latest News about Andre Russell
22/07/2026
Andre Russell retired from international cricket during the second T20I against Australia at Sabina Park in Jamaica. The match formed part of his farewell home appearances, bringing his West Indies career to a close after a long run as a limited-overs specialist.
30/11/2025
Andre Russell announced his retirement from Indian Premier League cricket after playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders since 2014. The announcement marked the end of a 13-season IPL career, although he indicated that he would continue to play in other franchise leagues. He was also named to join Kolkata Knight Riders’ support staff as a power coach for the 2026 season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Andre Dwayne Russell |
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| Nickname(s) | Dre Russ, A Russell |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.85 m |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Dancing, Listening to Music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Jassym Lora (Model) |
Family
| Father | Michael Russell |
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| Mother | Sandra Davis (Teacher) |
| Siblings | 4 |
| Spouse | Jassym Lora (Model) |
| Children | Aaliyah Russell |
Career
| National Side | West Indies | ||||||
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| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #12 (West Indies) | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast | ||||||
| Favourite Shot | Pull Shot | ||||||
| Nature on field | Very aggressive | ||||||
| Likes to play against | Australia | ||||||
| Career Turning Point | In 2011, he made 92 not out at the 3rd game of an ODI series against India. | ||||||
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| Career Highlights | Part of West Indies squads that won the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016. |
Favourites
| Favourite Cricketer(s) | AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle |
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| Favourite Food(s) | Curry goat, Fried Dumplings, Ackee and Saltfish |
| Favourite Actor | Jamie Foxx |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/ar12russell/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Andre Russell's smoking habits are not known. | |
| 2. He does drink alcohol. | |
| 3. In a warm-up match against Australia Prime Minister’s XI, he scored 42 runs. | |
| 4. Although he wanted to wear jersey #99, he ended up with #12 when selected for West Indies. | |
| 5. His mother wished for him to pursue higher studies due to their financial difficulties, but he opted for cricket. | |
| 6. He is the eldest among his four siblings. | |
| 7. Andre Russell is recognized as one of the most formidable hitters in cricket. | |
| 8. In 2014, he embarked on a secondary career as a recording artist using the name ‘Dre Russ’. | |
| 9. He has been a T20I-only player since 2019. | |
| 10. He retired from international cricket after a career that included one Test match, 56 ODIs, and 84 T20Is for West Indies. |