Smith said, “I think this is the right time to make way for others.

Australian Captain Steve Smith Retirs from Odi News in Hindi: After the defeat to India in the Champions Trophy semi -finals, Australia team captain and main batsman Steve Smith has said goodbye to one -day cricket on Wednesday.

Smith, who captained in the absence of injured Pat Cummins, scored 73 runs in 96 balls in the semi -final match. He informed his fellow players about his decision after a four -wicket defeat to India.

Smith said, “I think this is the right time to make way for others. This was a great journey and I enjoyed every moment. ''

He said, “We have seen amazing times and have many pleasant memories. It was fantastic to win two World Cups with so many wonders.”

Smith, a member of the 2015 and 2023 World Cup winning teams of Australia, has been the best ODI player of ICC in 2015 and 2021. In 2015, he was selected in the ICC -year Men ODI team.

He became captain in 2015 and also captained in the last match.

Smith said, “Now there is a chance for people to start preparing for the World Cup 2027, so I felt that it is the right time to make way for others.”

He said, “Test cricket is priority and I am excited about the World Test Championship Final. This is followed by playing from West Indies and England.

After his debut in 2010 as leg spin all -rounder, Smith took 43 in 170 ODIs for Australia. Scored 5800 runs including 12 centuries at an average of 28.

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Todd Greenberg and Selection Committee head George Bailey appreciated Smith's contribution to Australian cricket.

Greenberg said, “Congratulations to Steve for a brilliant ODI international career in which he contributed greatly to Australia's performance in this format. He demonstrated the skill of scoring runs in every situation till his last ODI innings.

Bailey said, “We understand Steve's decision and are with him. His record as a batsman has been excellent. After winning the World Cup twice, he is taking off from this format and his name will be included in Australia's greatest ODI cricketers. ''

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