Steve Smith announced his retirement from One Day International Cricket after Australia’s four-wicket loss to India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday (March 4).

According to a Cricket Australia media release, Smith told his teammates after the game that he'll retire from ODIs with immediate effect. The 35-year-old will continue to be available for Test cricket and Twenty20 Internationals.

"It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it," Smith said. "There have been so many amazing times and wonderful memories. Winning two World Cups was a great highlight along with the many fantastic teammates who shared the journey.

"Now is a great opportunity for people to start preparing for the 2027 World Cup so it feels like the right time to make way," he added. "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."

Steve Smith played a key role in Australia’s ODI World Cup triumphs in 2015 and 2023. He led his country in 64 ODIs, winning 32 and losing 28, with four no results.

Smith took over the captaincy on a temporary basis for the ongoing Champions Trophy, filling in for the injured Pat Cummins.

Commenting on Smith's decision, George Bailey, the chair of men's selectors, said: "We fully understand and support Steve's decision to retire from One Day International cricket. Steve has said on many occasions he is approaching the remainder of his playing career on a series-by-series basis, a position which hasn't changed and one Cricket Australia supports.

"His record as a batter across 167 games is exemplary and to leave the format as a two-time World Cup winner cements his legacy as one of the great Australian ODI players. From an NSP standpoint, Steve remains fully committed to Test cricket and is an integral member of and leader within that team."

Steve Smith played a total of 169 ODIs, scoring 5727 runs at an average of 43.06 with 12 hundreds and 34 half-centuries.