Steve Smith Announces Retirement from ODI Cricket Following Champions Trophy Exit

Date: 05-mar-2025

Steve Smith's Retirement from ODI Cricket

Following Australia's semi-final defeat to India in the ICC Champions Trophy, Steve Smith announced his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket. At 35, Smith concluded his ODI career after playing 170 matches and scoring 5,800 runs at an average of 43.28, including 12 centuries and 35 half-centuries.

Career Highlights

World Cup Victories: Smith was part of Australia's World Cup-winning squads in 2015 under Michael Clarke and in 2023 under Pat Cummins.
Captaincy: He succeeded Michael Clarke as captain in 2015 and led the team until 2018.

Future Endeavors

Despite retiring from ODIs, Smith remains available for Test and Twenty20 International cricket. He expressed his intention to focus on these formats, stating that his retirement provides an opportunity for new players to prepare for the 2027 World Cup.

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