WEB DESK: Australia’s star batsman, Steve Smith, has decided to retire from One-Day Internationals (ODIs) after the exit from Champions Trophy 2025.
35-year-old batter featured in 170 ODIs, scoring 5800 runs at an average of 43.28 and a strike rate of 86.96, including 12 centuries and 35 half-centuries. He finished his career as the 12th highest run-getter for Australia in ODIs.
“It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it,” said Smith
He said, “There have been so many amazing times and wonderful memories. Winning two World Cups was a great highlight along with the many fantastic teammates 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,” he added
He further said, “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 will remain available for Test matches and Twenty20 Internationals moving forward.
He achieved his highest score of 164 while competing against New Zealand in 2016. Initially debuting as a leg spinning allrounder, he went on to claim 28 wickets and secure 90 catches throughout his career.
