Steve Smith retires from ODI cricket after Australia's Champions Trophy defeat

Steve Smith has retired from one-day international cricket after Australia were beaten by India in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy on Tuesday.

Smith had captained the Australia team in Pat Cummins' absence as they suffered a four-wicket loss in Dubai and, while he will no longer appear for the 50-over team, he will remain available for Test and T20 matches.

His decision to retire from ODIs comes somewhat out of the blue, with no indication during the tournament that he would be headed that way.

The 35-year-old made 170 appearances in his ODI career for his country, hit 12 centuries and was a two-time World Cup winner in 2015 and 2023.

During the first World Cup he won, it was Smith who hit the winning boundary to win the trophy for his country over New Zealand at the MCG.

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"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," said Smith, who was also Australian men's ODI player of the year in 2015 and 2021.

"Now is a great opportunity for people to start preparing for the 2027 ODI World Cup so it feels like the right time to make way.

"Test cricket remains a priority and I am really looking forward to the World Test Championship final, the West Indies in the winter and then England at home. I feel I still have a lot to contribute on that stage."

Smith's ODI career comes to a close with him having clocked up 5,800 runs at an average of 43.28. His highest score came at the SCG against New Zealand in 2016 and was 164.