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Russell's sparkling farewell in vain as Australia sprint to T20 win

Cameron Green of Australia hits 6 during the second Twenty20 (T20) international cricket match between West Indies and Australia at Sabina Park in Kingston. [AFP]

Andre Russell struck a sparkling 36 off 15 balls in his final innings before retirement on Tuesday but could not save the West Indies from losing the second Twenty20 international against Australia in Kingston.

The 37-year-old all-rounder was unable to script a fairy tale farewell to his glittering T20 career, but departed to a standing ovation on his home Sabina Park ground after hitting four trademark sixes and two fours.

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