Steve Smith introduced his retirement from one-day worldwide cricket on Wednesday after Australia’s Champions Trophy semi-final exit to India.
Two-time World Cup winner Smith captained Australia to defeat on Tuesday, high scoring with 73 in a four-wicket defeat to India in Dubai, because the 35-year-old then confirmed his departure from the format.
The 35-year-old confirmed he’ll stay eligible for Exams and Twenty20 internationals.
“It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it,” Smith mentioned.
“There have been so many wonderful instances and fantastic recollections. Profitable two World Cups was an incredible spotlight together with the numerous incredible team-mates who shared the journey.
“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.”
Smith concludes his ODI profession with 170 appearances, rating as Australia’s Sixteenth-most-capped males’s participant within the 50-over format and twelfth highest run-scorer. He captained Australia in 64 of these one-day matches.
Smith rues missed alternative with the bat in India loss
Following Champions Trophy defeat to India, Australia captain Smith mentioned:
“I thought our bowlers did a really good job, they worked hard throughout.
“They weren’t the easiest batting conditions, which is probably why the scores were what they were. Having said that, I thought we could have put a few more runs on the board.
“We misplaced wickets at essential instances. If we had obtained 280-plus, issues may have been totally different.”
Watch the second Champions Trophy semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand, in Lahore, dwell on Sky Sports activities Cricket from 8.30am on Wednesday (9am first ball).
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