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Steve Smith introduced his retirement from ODIs on Wednesday.© AFP
Numerous cricketing stars from Australia and world cricket congratulated star Australia batter Steve Smith after he introduced his retirement from the ODI format, bringing down curtains on a illustrious profession in 50-over cricket. Regardless of stepping away from ODIs, the 35-year-old might be accessible to symbolize Australia in Take a look at and T20I cricket. His choice to be there for the shortest format may very well be influenced by a possible alternative to compete within the 2026 T20 World Cup subsequent 12 months, and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the place cricket will characteristic within the type of T20Is.
Warner took to Instagram, calling Smith the “best player I’ve played alongside”. He additionally shared some photos with Smith taken throughout notable moments of their careers in Australia and New South Wales (NSW) colors.
“Congrats mate on an unbelievable one day career. Blues to Australia, loved being alongside you. You’ve served the country unbelievably well and hopefully this decision prolongs you to keep going in the test arena. Best player I’ve played alongside in my career. #Goat #legend #cricket,” posted Warner.
Watson, who was additionally part of Smith’s profession at first when he was breaking into the facet as a leg-spinning bowling all-rounder and witnessed his transformation to a world-class batter, additionally posted on Instagram hailing Smith for his profession, saying that he’s lucky to have made so many reminiscences with Smith, together with when the batter hit the successful runs in the course of the 2015 50-over World Cup closing at house and Watson was out within the center.
The all-rounder additionally hailed Smith’s 65 in opposition to Pakistan within the quarterfinal and 105 in opposition to India within the semifinal of the identical event as “two standout innings” of Smith’s ODI profession.
Steve, I nonetheless keep in mind the younger lad who walked into the Pune Warriors camp again in 2012-hungry to study, desirous to show himself.
Watching you develop from energy to energy, shaping your self into one of many greats of the sport, has been nothing in need of unimaginable.
From these… pic.twitter.com/1a2FVLUWDo
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) March 5, 2025
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