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Steve Smith Retires from ODI Cricket After Champions Trophy Loss

The Australian cricket star ends a celebrated ODI career, focusing on Tests and T20Is as tributes pour in from teammates and rivals.

India's Virat Kohli with Australia's Travis Head and captain Steve Smith
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Overview

  • Steve Smith announced his retirement from ODI cricket following Australia's semifinal loss to India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
  • Smith, 35, played 170 ODIs, scoring 5,800 runs at an average of 43.28, with 12 centuries and 35 fifties across his career.
  • A two-time ICC World Cup winner (2015, 2023), Smith played pivotal roles in Australia's tournament successes, including key innings under pressure.
  • Smith emphasized his commitment to Test cricket and hinted at potential participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
  • Tributes from cricketing legends like David Warner, Shane Watson, and Yuvraj Singh highlighted Smith's impact as one of the modern greats in the sport.