Australia captain Steve Smith announced his retirement after the defeat against India

Australia’s legendary batsman Steve Smith has announced his retirement from ODI cricket. Smith has announced his retirement after losing the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy 2025 against India. Let us tell you that he played an innings of 73 runs in the semi-final match. But his team had to face defeat.

Australia captain Steve Smith retires

35-year-old veteran batsman Steve Smith has scored 5800 runs in 170 ODIs. His average is 43.28 and strike rate is 86.96. Smith also has 12 centuries and 35 half-centuries to his credit. He played his best ODI innings of 164 runs against New Zealand in 2016.

Smith started his career as a legspin all-rounder. He also took 28 wickets. He also showed strength in fielding and took 90 catches. He is at number 12 in the list of Australian batsmen who have scored the most runs in ODIs.

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This is what Smith said on retiring from ODIs

On his decision to retire from ODIs, Steve Smith said, “It has been a great journey, and I have enjoyed every moment of it. There are so many wonderful moments and great memories. Winning two World Cups was a great achievement. Also, many great teammates shared this journey. Now there is a great opportunity to start preparing for the 2027 World Cup, so it seems that this was the right time.”

Will the focus now be on Tests and T20s?

Smith is already considered one of Australia’s best Test batsmen. In such a situation, now his entire focus is likely to be on Test and T20 cricket. Smith further said, “Test cricket is still the priority, and I am really looking forward to the World Test Championship Final, the West Indies in the winter and then England at home. I think I still have a lot to contribute on that stage.”