Steve Smith Retirement: Australian Cricket Great Ends ODI Career After 15 Years

Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs). This is a big change for Australian cricket. The 35-year-old batting star decided to retire after Australia left the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He confirmed that the semi-final against India was his last ODI.

Smith, who led Australia in the tournament, shared his decision with his teammates after the semi-final loss, Cricket Australia said. The prolific batter will still play in Test cricket and T20 Internationals.

Smith Reflects on His ODI Career

Steve Smith Retirement: Australian Cricket Great Ends ODI Career After 15 Years — Steve Smith

Speaking to Cricket Australia, Smith expressed gratitude for his illustrious ODI career:

“It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it. There have been so many amazing times and wonderful memories. Winning two World Cups was a great highlight along with the many fantastic team-mates who shared the journey.”

Steve Smith’s ODI Career in Numbers

Smith has a strong ODI legacy. He played 170 matches and scored 5,800 runs. His average is 43.28, with a strike rate of 86.96.

Key Career Stats :

Matches: 170
Runs: 5,800
Batting Average: 43.28
Strike Rate: 86.96
Centuries: 12
Fifties: 35
Highest Score: 164 vs New Zealand (2016)
Wickets: 28
Catches: 90

Smith retires as Australia’s 12th highest ODI run-scorer. He leaves a lasting mark on the game.

A Two-Time World Cup Winner and Leader

Smith was key to Australia’s World Cup wins in 2015 and 2023. This helped him become one of the best batters of his time. After Michael Clarke retired, he became the ODI captain. He led in 64 matches. His record shows 32 wins, 28 losses, and four no-results.

Smith recently became Australia’s interim captain for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He filled in for the injured Pat Cummins. His strong leadership and batting skills have been vital to Australia’s cricket success in the past ten years.

With a stellar 15-year ODI career, Steve Smith’s retirement marks the end of an era for Australian cricket. His role as a batter and leader will be key to Australia’s cricket history.