West Indies limited-overs captain Kieron Pollard has announced his retirement from international cricket.
The all-rounder, who turns 35 next month, revealed in a video posted on social media he has called time on his 15-year Windies career.
His decision to no longer play for his country comes in a year that will see West Indies attempt to regain the T20 World Cup title in Australia.
Pollard, who is currently playing for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, feels it is the right time to "make room for those who will carry the game forward in West Indian colours".
"After careful deliberation, I have today decided to retire from international cricket," Pollard said. "It was a dream of mine to represent the West Indies team from the time I was a boy of 10 years and I am proud to have represented West Indies cricket for over 15 years in both the T20I and ODI forms of the game.
"Wearing those maroon colours and playing alongside such greats has been a privilege that I never took lightly, giving my heart and soul in every facet of the game – whether bowling, batting or fielding
"As with many sports, there are highs and lows, but throughout it all I have always felt the unwavering support and love of the fans of West Indies cricket who understand the importance of this great sport to the people of the Caribbean.
"As I move on and make room for those who will carry the game forward in West Indian colours, know that I will always be supporting in whatever way I can.
"It is with profound gratitude for living my dream that I now raise my bat in salute to all that is West Indies cricket."
Pollard led West Indies to series wins over Australia and England after being appointed ODI and T20I skipper in 2019.
The clean-striking right-hander played in 123 ODIs, scoring 2,706 runs and taking 55 wickets in the 50-over format.
He took 42 T20I wickets and made 1,569 runs, winning the T20 World Cup in 2012 but missing the 2016 triumph due to injury.
One of the great entertainers when in full flow with the bat, Pollard last year became only the third man to hit six sixes in an over during an international match, taking Sri Lanka's Akila Dananjaya apart.