After CT 2025: Two Key Players Announce Retirement from ODIs

After the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, two key players—Steve Smith and Mushfiqur Rahim—have announced their retirement from ODIs.

Steve Smith ODI Retirement

Australia Star Batsman Steve Smith announced his retirement from ODI cricket following his team’s defeat to India in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The 35 year-old, Steve Smith will continue playing Tests and T20Is for Australia despite retiring from ODI cricket.

“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

“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,” he added. “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.” – Steve Smith

Steve Smith ODI Career

Steve Smith made his ODI debut against the West Indies in 2010 at Melbourne. He scored 5800 runs in 170 ODI matches, including 12 centuries and 35 half-centuries, with an average of 43.28, along with 28 wickets. His last ODI innings was 73 runs. Smith was part of Australia’s World Cup-winning squads in 2015 and 2023. He also captained Australia in 64 ODI matches, with a record of 32 wins and 28 losses.

Innings	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	100/50	Highest Score
154	5800	43.28	86.97	12/35	164

Mushfiqur Rahim ODI Retirement

The 37-year-old Bangladesh veteran wicketkeeper, Mushfiqur Rahim, announced his retirement from One-Day International (ODI) cricket on March 5, 2025.

“I am annoucing my retirement from the ODI format as of today. Alhamdulillah for everything. While our achievements may have been limited on a global level, one thing is certain: whenever I stepped onto the field for my country, I gave more than 100% with dedication and honesty” -Mushfiqur Rahim on Instagram

Mushfiqur Rahim ODI Career

Mushfiqur Rahim made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2006. Over his 19-year ODI career, he played 274 matches, scoring 7795 runs, including 9 centuries and 49 half-centuries, with an average of 36.26. As a wicketkeeper, he took 243 catches and 56 stumpings.