Smith, 35, informed his teammates immediately after the defeat against India that he had played his last match ODI, which means that he will not be part of the Australian team for the 2027 World Cup despite the champions trophy captain in the absence of Pat Cummins.
“It was a great walk and I loved each minute,” said Smith. “There have been so many incredible moments and wonderful memories. Winning two World Cups was a great time with the many fantastic teammates who shared the trip.
“Now it’s a great opportunity for people to start preparing for the 2027 World Cup, so it looks like at the right time to make room.
“Test Cricket remains a priority and I really look forward to the final of the world testing championship, the Antilles in winter and then in England at home. I think I still have a lot to contribute to this scene. »»
Smith has a long time said that he was a series proposal by series in all formats, because questions had been asked in recent years when he retired from international cricket.
Having referred to ashes later this year, he would seem committed for at least another summer at home, but beyond that, it remains to be seen. There is the prospect of a series outside against India and England in 2027.
He is not currently in Australian T20I plans after being excluded from the 2024 T20 World Cup team, but said he would like to represent Australia at the 2028 Olympic Games in the T20 Cricket and remains available for the selection if it is called.
Smith was an integral part of two ODI World Cup victories in 2015 and 2023. In 2015, he won five consecutive scores more than 105 in the semi-finals on India and 56 not in the final against New Zealand at MCG, including winning races.
Smith directed Australia in 64 ODI from 2015 to 2025. Only Ricky Ponting, Allan Border, Steve Waugh, Mark Taylor and Michael Clarke led Australia more times, although Smith was the only one not to direct his country in a World Cup.
The president of the selectors George Bailey paid tribute to Smith after his retirement.
“We understand and fully support Steve’s decision to retire the international cricket for a day,” said Bailey. “Steve has said on numerous occasions that he was approaching the rest of his playing career on a series base by series, a position that has not changed and that an Australia cricket supports.
“His record as a striker through 170 games is exemplary and to leave the format as a double winner of the World Cup cements his inheritance as one of the great Australian players Odi. From the point of view of the NSP (national selection panel), Steve remains fully determined to test the cricket and is a member and a leader to part of this team. »»
The new Director General of CA, Todd Greenberg, recognized Smith’s contribution to the Australian ODI team during a 16 -year career.
“Congratulations to Steve for an incredible international career of a day during which he made a great contribution to the performance of Australia in the 50 format on.
Australia’s next ODI cricket is expected to be a series against South Africa in August.