Veteran Australian cricketer Steve Smith announced shock retirement from ODIs on March 5 (Wednesday), just hours after his team’s exit from the Champions Trophy 2025 following a four-wicket loss to India in Dubai. Steve Smith was the stand-in skipper of Australia in the tournament in the absence of Pat Cummins.
Fans and cricket experts expressed shock and surprise over Smith’s decision to retire from the format. The two-time ODI World Cup champion, who made his debut against West Indies in 2010, featured in 170 ODIs, scoring 5800 runs for Australia at an average of 43.28 and a strike rate of 86.96 per 100 balls faced, with 12 centuries and 35 fifties and a highest score of 164 against New Zealand at the SCG in 2016.
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‘End of an era in ODIs’, wrote a user on X reacting to Smith’s ODI retirement news.
Here’s a look at a few social media reactions after Smith’s retirement announcement:
End of era in ODI cricket..
Steve smith..#SteveSmith pic.twitter.com/3DRrB2noAT
— Dinesh_ (@FactswithDinesh) March 5, 2025
Steve Smith announced retirement from One-Day International.
Such a Graceful Player on the pitch, always a good Opponent.
Farewell Steve Smith. See you in Test Cricket #ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/eP0cO6i26W
— Abhay 🐳 (@KaunHaiAbhay) March 5, 2025
Woh ek galti nahi ki hoti toh.
Aus ka greatest captain aur all format goat ban jata.
Meri umar hogayi hai hey bhagwan
Bacha tha main jab yeh log naye naye aaye the😭
Thank you Steve Smith i hated you for scoring tons of runs against us.
Indeed one of the modern day goat https://t.co/B2MSzJKU3t
— thewannabe (@Thewannabe20) March 5, 2025
Thank You Steve Smith For Your Valuable Contribution in ODI Format!
Happy Retirement From ODIs & Keep Shining Bright In Test Cricket!#SteveSmith #iccchampionstrophy2025 #retirement #Dior pic.twitter.com/0e3kVGz5h4
— Mihir Mewada (@MIHIRBORNGENIUS) March 5, 2025
Steve Smith is calling it a day! From his unique style to his match-winning knocks, he’s been a joy to watch. Thanks for the memories💛 #SteveSmith pic.twitter.com/tPsGRZE0WT
— Aadeh Tripathi (@AadeshT95) March 5, 2025
Very unselfish by Smudge! This is him saying the next generation of cricket is ready, and he won’t stand in their way!
— ClarkoRoo 🚌 (@Mick_Roos3) March 5, 2025
Not a great news for cricket fans all over the world that two time World Cup winner has announced the retirement at age of 35 and in prime form. Could have easily extend till the 2027 WC.
— Hemendra Meena (@hemendra56) March 5, 2025
End of an era in ODIs.
Steve Smith retires from ODI cricket, but will continue in Tests & T20Is. pic.twitter.com/vwqSU0XNzc
— Taps Cricket Academy🇿🇦🇿🇼 @Tapslua (@AcademyTaps) March 5, 2025
