Champions Trophy: Steve Smith retires from ODIs after Australia crash out in semis

Steve Smith introduced his retirement from ODIs after Australia couldn’t make their means by way of to the ultimate of the Champions Trophy 2025. On Tuesday, March 4, the Aussies crashed out after shedding to Rohit Sharma’s India by 4 wickets within the semi-final on the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium.

Smith scored 73 runs off 96 balls and helped Australia submit a goal of 265, which India chased down with 11 balls left of their innings. Smith stated that he was privileged to have received two World Cups for Australia (2015 ODI World Cup and Males’s T20 World Cup 2021) in his illustrious profession.

“It has been an ideal experience and I’ve cherished each minute of it,” Smith was quoted as saying in a press launch.

“There have been so many superb instances and great reminiscences. Profitable two World Cups was an ideal spotlight together with the various unbelievable team-mates who shared the journey.”

Steve Smith’s ODI achievements embody being named the Australian Males’s ODI Participant of the 12 months in each 2015 and 2021, in addition to incomes a spot within the ICC Males’s ODI Staff of the 12 months in 2015.

Smith stated that Take a look at cricket stayed as a ‘precedence’ for him and that talked concerning the significance of the World Take a look at Championship last in opposition to South Africa on the Lord’s Cricket Floor later this 12 months in June.

“Now is a good alternative for folks to start out getting ready for the 2027 World Cup so it seems like the suitable time to make means,” Smith stated.

“Take a look at cricket stays a precedence and I’m actually wanting ahead to the World Take a look at Championship Remaining, the West Indies within the winter after which England at dwelling. I really feel I nonetheless have lots to contribute on that stage,” Smith added.

Smith made his ODI debut again in 2010 in opposition to West Indies on the Melbourne Cricket Floor. From being a leg-spinning all-rounder, Smith became a correct batter.

Smith went on to play 170 ODIs, amassing 5,800 runs at a mean of 43.28, together with 12 centuries and 35 half-centuries. He has additionally taken 28 wickets at a mean of 34.67.

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