Australia cricket team’s Steve Smith has announced his retirement from ODIs following the team’s exit from Champions Trophy. The Aussies were knocked out from CT 2025 after being handed a 4-wicket defeat by India in Dubai on Tuesday.
Steve Smith retires from ODIs
Smith, who made his debut in ODIs in 2010, went on to amass 5800 runs from 170 ODIs, averaging 43.28. He came in as the stand-in skipper for Australia in the absence of Pat Cummins in Champions Trophy 2025. However, Smith has decided to call it a day after managing to lead Australia to just one victory in CT 2025.
“It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it. There have been so many amazing times and wonderful memories. Winning two World Cups was a great highlight along with the many fantastic team-mates who shared the journey.Now is a great opportunity for people to start preparing for the 2027 World Cup so it feels like the right time to make way,” Smith said.
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However, Smith has confirmed that he will still be available for selection in Tests. He has now set his sights on the World Test Championship (WTC) final in June against South Africa.
“Test cricket remains a priority and I am really looking forward to the World Test Championship Final, the West Indies in the winter and then England at home. I feel I still have a lot to contribute on that stage,” Smith added.
Following the IND vs AUS contest, Smith was seen hugging Virat Kohli and whispering something in his ears. Now that he has announced his retirement, it looks like perhaps Smith could have told Kohli about his decision at that point of time. But this is just a mere speculation. It remains to be seen if Smith will make his way into the T20I side or if his sole motive will remain in focusing on Tests alone.
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