India, March 6 -- Steve Smith has retired from one-day international cricket in the wake of Australia's Champions Trophy semifinal loss to India. Smith will continue to play test cricket for Australia and remains available for selection in the Twenty20 format. "It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it," Smith said in a statement. "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."P20

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