Steve Smith announces shock retirement from ODI cricket after Australia's Champions Trophy exit

By our Special Correspondent

Steve Smith, the veteran Australia batter, announced his retirement from ODI cricket following his team's defeat to India in Tuesday's semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025. Smith, who top-scored for Australia with 73, immediately informed his teammates that he'd played his last one-day international. The 35-year-old, however, will continue playing Tests and T20Is for his country.