Australia Steve Smith pronounced on Wednesday that he has named it quits from the 50-over outline following their International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025 withdrawal.
The 35-year-old batsman, who controlled the team in the absence of regular captain Pat Cummins, will continue to play Tests and T20 matches.
Smith pronounced his team-mates of his conclusion to withdraw instantly after Australia four-wicket opposite in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final nearby India in Dubai on Tuesday, consuming top-scored with 73 in his side 264 all out.It has been a great journey and I have adored every minute of it ย Smith said in a Cricket Australia journalist release.
After making his retirement against the West Indies in 2010 as a leg-spinning all-rounder, Smith went on to play 170 ODIs, scoring 5,800 runs at an average of 43.28.
He suggested 12 centuries and 35 half-centuries, and was a affiliate of Australia’s 2015 and 2023 World Cup-winning teams.
There have been so many incredible times and wonderful memories,” Smith said.
Engaging two World Cups was a lavish climax along with the many imaginary team-mates who mutual the journey.
Nowadays is a great prospect for people to surprise making for the 2027 World Cup so it textures like the right time to make procedure.
Test cricket leftovers a importance and I am surely looking advancing to the World Test Tournament Final (in June), the West Indies in the twilight and then England at family. I feel I quiet have a lot to contribute on that stage.
