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Australian cricket superstar Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals (ODIs) following Australia’s exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Smith’s decision marks the end of an illustrious ODI career that spanned over a decade, during which he established himself as one of the finest batsmen of his generation.
Steve Smith’s ODI career
Smith played a pivotal role in Australian cricket, contributing significantly to the team’s success in the ODI format. Over 170 matches, he accumulated 5,800 runs at an impressive average of 43.28, including 12 centuries and 35 half-centuries. His highest score in ODIs was 164, achieved against New Zealand in 2016. Smith’s batting prowess was complemented by his part-time bowling, where he took 28 wickets at an average of 34.67, showcasing his versatility as an all-rounder.
Smith’s achievements and accolades
Smith’s ODI career was marked by numerous achievements, most notably his contributions to Australia’s victories in the 2015 and 2023 ICC Cricket World Cups. His performances in these tournaments cemented his status as a key player in Australian cricket. He was recognized as the Australian Men’s ODI Player of the Year in 2015 and 2021 and was selected for the ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year in 2015.
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Smith’s retirement decision and future plans
Smith’s decision to retire from ODIs was driven by a desire to allow younger players to prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup. In his official statement, he expressed gratitude for his ODI career, describing it as an “incredible ride” filled with memorable moments, including winning two World Cups. Despi🔯te stepping away 💛from ODIs, Smith will continue to play Test cricket and T20 Internationals, where he believes he still has much to contribute.
Smith’s focus now shifts to red-ball cricket, with upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa. His continued involvement in the T20 and Test formats will be a significant advantage for the Australian team, given his exceptional batti🥃ng skills and leadership qualities.
