Steve Smith announced his retirement from one-day international cricket on Wednesday after Australia’s Champions Trophy semi-final exit to India.
Two-time World Cup winner Smith captained Australia to defeat on Tuesday, top scoring with 73 in a four-wicket defeat to India in Dubai, as the 35-year-old then confirmed his departure from the format.
The 35-year-old confirmed he will remain eligible for Tests and Twenty20 internationals.
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Australia captain Smith experienced a slice of fortune against India after the bails stayed on when he clipped Axar Patel onto his stumps!
“It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it,” Smith said.
“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.
“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 concludes his ODI career with 170 appearances, ranking as Australia’s 16th-most-capped men’s player in the 50-over format and 12th highest run-scorer. He captained Australia in 64 of those one-day matches.
Smith rues missed opportunity with the bat in India loss
Following Champions Trophy defeat to India, Australia captain Smith said:
“I thought our bowlers did a really good job, they worked hard throughout.
“They weren’t the easiest batting conditions, which is probably why the scores were what they were. Having said that, I thought we could have put a few more runs on the board.
“We lost wickets at crucial times. If we had got 280-plus, things could have been different.”
Watch the second Champions Trophy semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand, in Lahore, live on Sky Sports Cricket from 8.30am on Wednesday (9am first ball).
ICC Champions Trophy – knockout stage results and fixtures
All games 9am UK time, all live on Sky Sports
Semi-finals
Final
- March 9: India vs TBC (Dubai) 🔵🆚❓
