There was a selection in the team for the Champions Trophy. He was going to play in the ICC tournament going to start from February 19. Then what happened suddenly that he announced his retirement. We are talking about Australia's star all -rounder Marcus Stoinis, who has surprised everyone by announcing his retirement from ODI cricket. Stoinis has retired from ODIs with immediate effect. The question is, what was the reason for this major decision of the Australian all -rounder?

Retired from ODIs, will continue to play T20i

Stoinis has cleaned her position of playing in T20 International cricket, announcing her retirement from ODI cricket. He told that he will be available for T20 matches. This means that his retirement is only from ODI cricket.

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Stoinis explained the reason for retirement

Announcing retirement from ODIs, Marcus Stoinis said that this was not an easy decision. But I felt that this is the right time for me to separate from ODI cricket and do something new in a career. Stoinins said that his focus is now going to be on the shortest format of cricket only and only.

Australia shocks before the Champions Trophy

Marcus Stoinis's decision to retire has affected the expectations of Australia's Champions Trophy. The Australia team was already facing the dangers of being out of two big players like Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins. In such a situation, the retirement of Stoinins has created more tricks for him.