Steve Smith Calls Time on ODI Career After Semi-Final Exit in 2025 Champions Trophy
The Australian cricket star Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket after his team’s exit from the 2025 Champions Trophy. This announcement came after the loss of Australia to India in the semi-final. Smith was the top-scorer with 73 runs and informed his teammates that he would not be playing any more ODIs.
Smith said, “It has been a great ride, and I have loved every minute of it. Winning two World Cups was a highlight, along with the amazing teammates who shared the journey.” He emphasized that now is the perfect time for younger players to step up, particularly with the 2027 World Cup on the horizon.
A Glance at Steve Smith’s Career:
In this cricketing journey, Steve Smith has scored 5,800 runs in 170 ODIs and around 12 centuries on record. He played big role in Australia win the World Cup in 2015 and 2023. Smith also held the captaincy of Australia in 2015.
His retirement is the end of a great chapter in Australian ODI cricket, but his amazing contributions will always be remembered.
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