Dubai: Steve Smith has decided to retire from ODI cricket after Australia’s defeat against India in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy. The 35-year-old Smith, who was the acting captain of the Australian team, immediately informed his teammates that he had played his last ODI match. This decision means that he will not be able to participate in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Smith’s announcement marks a turning point in his career, as he will now only play Test and T20 cricket.
Talking about his retirement, Steve Smith said that it has been a wonderful journey and he has enjoyed every moment of his cricket career. He has many golden memories in this journey, including the experience of winning two World Cups. Smith also mentioned that now the time has come to prepare for the 2027 World Cup, and hence he decided that now is the right time to say goodbye to ODI cricket.
Steve Smith said on the decision to retire
Steve Smith’s decision is a significant moment for Australian cricket, as he has been an experienced and talented player. His retirement will give the team an opportunity to move in a new direction, while Smith continues to play in his other formats. His contributions and achievements will always be remembered, and for cricket lovers, it is the end of an era. Smith’s career is not only a result of his individual efforts, but has also been a source of inspiration for Australian cricket.
Smith did not find a place in Australia’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, he is not part of Australia’s T20 plans at the moment but he has said that he would like to represent Australia at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Smith (Steve Smith ODI Records) has retired as one of Australia’s best batsmen in ODI cricket. He is ranked 12th among the highest run-scorers for Australia in this format.
However, only five batsmen have scored more centuries than his 12 ODI centuries. Among these five batsmen, only David Warner has a better average than Smith. Smith made his debut as a leg-spin all-rounder against the West Indies in 2010 and scored 5800 runs in 170 ODIs at an average of 43.28. Along with this, he also took 28 wickets at an average of 34.67.
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