Sydney, March 5 -- In the aftermath of Australia's Champions Trophy exit, stand-in captain Steve Smith has announced his retirement from the ODI format.
The two-time ICC Men's Cricket World Cup winner will continue to play Test and T20I cricket for Australia, but his side's narrow loss to India in the Champions Trophy semi-finals on Tuesday was the last 50-over contest he will feature in for his country, an ICC report said.
"It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it," Smith said via a statement from Cricket Australia on Wednesday.
"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."
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