Steve Smith announces retirement from ODI cricket following Champions Trophy exit!

Smith, who won two ICC Cricket World Cups with Australia, captained the side during the most recent Champions Trophy, which ended with a semifinal loss to India on Tuesday.

“It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it,” Smith said in a statement to Cricket Australia.

“There have been so many amazing times and wonderful memories. Winning two World Cups was a great highlight along with the many fantastic team-mates who shared the journey.”

Smith, who featured in 170 ODIs for Australia, scored 5800 runs at 43.28 including 12 centuries and 35 half centuries while also registering 28 wickets to his name.

The top-order batter was also an integral member of Australia’s Cricket World Cup winning sides in 2015 and 2023.

“Congratulations to Steve on an amazing One Day International career during which he has made a vast contribution to Australia’s performances in the 50-over format,” Cricket Australia Chief Executive Todd Greenberg said.

“Right up until his final ODI innings Steve exhibited an incredible ability to accumulate runs in all conditions and his astute leadership has been crucial in the team’s ongoing success including the 2015 and 2023 ICC World Cup victories.”

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