Australian veteran batsman Steve Smith has said goodbye to ODI cricket. Smith announced her retirement after being out of Australia from the Champions Trophy 2025. After losing to India in the semi -finals on 5 March (Wednesday), he said that this is the right time for the new generation players to make way.
Decision of retirement after Australia’s defeat
The Champions Trophy played in Dubai defeated Australia by four wickets in the semi -finals of 2025 to enter the finals. It was only after this defeat that 35 -year -old Steve Smith decided to say goodbye to ODI cricket. However, he will continue to play Test and T20 cricket.
Steve Smith’s ODI career
Steve Smith made his ODI debut for Australia in 2010. Smith, who initially played as a leg spin all -rounder, later made himself one of the best batsmen in the world.
- ODI Career: 170 matches
- Total runs: 5800
- Average: 43.28
- Century: 12
After the match, Smith said,
“I think this is the right time to make way for others. This journey was fantastic and I enjoyed every moment. “
Priority told Test cricket
Steve Smith says that now his entire focus will be on Test cricket.
“Test cricket is my priority and I am excited about the World Test Championship Final. After this we have to play against West Indies and England. I think I can still contribute to the team. “
India defeated Australia in the semi -finals
In the semi -finals, Australia scored 264 runs in 48.1 overs while batting first. Steve Smith (73) and Alex Carrie (61) played important innings for the team. In response, India achieved the target with 11 balls remaining.
The hero of the match was Virat Kohli, who scored 84 runs in 98 balls to bring India to the final of the Champions Trophy.
Now India will play the Champions Trophy final
With India’s victory, it was decided that the Champions Trophy final would be played in Dubai on 9 March. India will face South Africa or New Zealand in this match.
If Australia wins, the final would have been played in Lahore, but with the victory of the Indian team, it was decided that the trophy would now be in Dubai.
