Steve Smith has announced his retirement from ODI cricket. The semi-final against India in the Champions Trophy was his last ODI match. He informed his teammates about his decision after yesterday’s match. Despite retiring from ODIs, Smith, who led Australia in the Champions Trophy, will continue to play Tests and T20s.
Since making his ODI debut in 2010, Smith has played 170 matches, scoring 12 centuries and 35 fifties. He also scored a fifty in his final ODI, making 73 runs.
Steve Smith’s ODI Career Stats
| Matches | 170 |
| Innings | 154 |
| Runs | 5,800 |
| Highest Score | 164 |
| Batting Average | 42.28 |
| Centuries (100s) | 12 |
| Fifties (50s) | 35 |
| Wickets | 28 |
| Best Bowling Figures | 3/16 |
| Catches | 90 |
Reason for Retirement
The next ODI World Cup is two years away, and Smith has stepped down to help Australia prepare for it. He said, “Now is a good time to start preparing for (Australia’s) 2027 World Cup, so it feels like the right time to step down. The journey has been incredible, and I have enjoyed every moment of it. Winning two World Cups was one of my greatest moments, and sharing the journey with amazing teammates made it even more special.”
The great Steve Smith has called time on a superb ODI career 👏 pic.twitter.com/jsKDmVSG1h
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) March 5, 2025
Focus on Test Cricket
Smith, who has scored 36 Test centuries, is now prioritizing Test cricket. He said, “Test cricket is still my number one priority. I’m looking forward to the World Test Championship final, the West Indies tour in the winter, and then the home series against England. I believe I still have a lot to give.”
🚨 STEVE SMITH RETIRED FROM ODI FORMAT 🚨 pic.twitter.com/0I59AAxp0S
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 5, 2025
Smith’s ODI Legacy
Smith’s 5,800 runs make him Australia’s 12th-highest run-scorer in ODIs. Only five Australian players have scored more centuries than him, and among them, only David Warner has a better batting average.