Overview

• Steve Smith announced his retirement from ODI cricket following Australia's semi-final loss to India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
• Smith, a two-time ODI World Cup winner, played 170 matches, scoring 5,800 runs at an average of 43.28 with 12 centuries and 35 fifties.
• He captained Australia in 64 ODIs, achieving notable victories such as the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy and a tri-series win in the Caribbean in 2016.
• Smith emphasized the importance of preparing the team for the 2027 ODI World Cup as a reason for his decision to step down.
• While retiring from ODIs, Smith reaffirmed his commitment to Test cricket, including upcoming series against the West Indies and England.