Steve Smith Retires from ODI Cricket, Focuses on Tests and T20s

Australian cricketer Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs) after Australia’s semi-final loss to India in the ICC Champions Trophy. The 35-year-old batsman scored 5,800 runs in 170 matches at an average of 43.28, with 12 centuries. He played key roles in Australia’s World Cup victories in 2015 and 2023. Despite retiring from ODIs, Smith remains available for Test and T20 cricket, expressing enthusiasm for upcoming Test series and the World Test Championship final.