Australian cricket team star batsman and all -rounder Marcus Stoinis has retired from ODI cricket , Stoinis was included in the Australia team for the Champions Trophy 2025 to be played in February. But even before the tournament started, he announced his retirement from ODI format. Stoinis is currently playing for Durban Super Giants in SA20 (for sponsorship reasons).
Australia a big blow before Champions Trophy
Australia’s Champions Trophy team will be changed after Stoinis announced his retirement from ODI cricket. All the teams participating in the Champions Trophy can change their team by 12 February. Let us tell you here that the tournament will start from February 19.
What did Marcus Stoinis say?
Announcing retirement, Stoinis said, “It has been a great journey for Australia to play ODI cricket.” I am grateful for every moment spent wearing a jersey of green and golden colored Australian team. I will always remember to represent the country at the highest level. This decision was very difficult to take. But I think this is the right time for me to stay away from ODIs and focus on the next chapter of my career. I have very good relations with Ron (Australian men’s team coach Andrew McDonald) and I appreciate his support. ‘
Marcus Stoinis’s cricket career
Talking about Marcus Stoinis’s cricket career, he played 71 ODIs during his career. In this match, he scored 1495 runs in 64 innings at an average of 26.69. Which includes a century and six half -centuries. During this time his highest score was 146 runs. Apart from this, he also took 48 wickets in 64 innings at an average of 43.12. Stoinis, who played limited overs cricket for Australia, will continue to play in the near future T20 international format.
