Australia’s Steve Smith celebrates after reaching his half century in the course of the ICC Males’s Champions Trophy semi-final in opposition to India on the Dubai Worldwide Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on March 4, 2025. — Reuters
Australia’s Steve Smith introduced on Wednesday that he has referred to as it quits from the 50-over format following their Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025 exit.
The 35-year-old batsman, who led the workforce within the absence of normal skipper Pat Cummins, will proceed to play Exams and T20 internationals.
Smith informed his team-mates of his resolution to retire instantly after Australia’s four-wicket defeat within the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final in opposition to India in Dubai on Tuesday, having top-scored with 73 in his aspect’s 264 all out.
“It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it,” Smith mentioned in a Cricket Australia press launch.
After making his debut in opposition to the West Indies in 2010 as a leg-spinning all-rounder, Smith went on to play 170 ODIs, scoring 5,800 runs at a median of 43.28.
He smacked 12 centuries and 35 half-centuries, and was a member of Australia’s 2015 and 2023 World Cup-winning groups.
“There have been so many amazing times and wonderful memories,” Smith mentioned.
“Winning two World Cups was a great highlight along with the many fantastic team-mates who shared the journey.
“Now is a superb alternative for folks to start out making ready for the 2027 World Cup so it looks like the correct time to make manner.
“Test cricket remains a priority and I am really looking forward to the World Test Championship Final (in June), the West Indies in the winter and then England at home. I feel I still have a lot to contribute on that stage.”
