Steve Smith calls time on ODI career after Australia's exit from Champions Trophy

The 35-year-old was captain of the Aussies for the tournament, standing-in for the injured Pat Cummins, and informed his teammates immediately after the four-wicket loss to India.

After making his debut against the West Indies in 2010 as a leg-spinning all-rounder, Smith went on to play 170 ODIs scoring 5800 runs at 43.28 including 12 centuries and 35 half centuries and took 28 wickets at 34.67.

A member of Australiaâ™s 2015 and 2023 ICC World Cup winning teams, Smith became ODI captain in 2015 and held the captaincy in his final match on an interim basis in the absence of Cummins.

Among his ODI accolades, Smith was named Australian Men's ODI Player of the Year in 2015 and 2021 and a member of the ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year in 2015.

Smith said in a statement: "It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it," Smith said in a statement. "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.

"Now is a great opportunity for people to start preparing for the 2027 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."

Australia's chair of selectors, George Bailey, said: "We fully understand and support Steveâ™s decision to retire from One Day International cricket.

"Steve has said on many occasions he is approaching the remainder of his playing career on a series-by-series basis, a position which hasn't changed and one Cricket Australia supports.

"His record as a batter across 167 games is exemplary and to leave the format as a two-time World Cup winner cements his legacy as one of the great Australian ODI players.

"From an NSP standpoint, Steve remains fully committed to Test cricket and is an integral member of and leader within that team."

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