Smith, 35, informed his team-mates immediately after the loss to India that he had played his last ODI match meaning he will not be part of Australia’s team for the 2027 World Cup despite standing in as captain for the Champions Trophy in Pat Cummins’ absence.
“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 team-mates 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.
“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 has long said he was a series-by-series proposition in every format as questions have been posed to him in recent years about when he would retire from international cricket.
Having referenced the Ashes later this year he would appear committed for at least another home summer, but beyond that remains to be seen. There is the prospect of away series against India and England in 2027.
He is not currently in Australia’s T20I plans after being left out of the 2024 T20 World Cup squad but has stated that he would like to represent Australia at the 2028 Olympic games in T20 cricket and remains available for selection if called upon.
Smith was an integral part of two ODI World Cup victories in 2015 and 2023. In 2015 he made five consecutive fifty-plus scores including 105 in the semi-final win over India and 56 not out in the final against New Zealand at the MCG including hitting the winning runs.
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