Australia’s All-Rounder Marcus Stoinis Bids Farewell to ODIs

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has announced his immediate retirement from ODI cricket, ruling himself out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The 35-year-old will now focus on T20 cricket, where he remains available for selection. Stoinis played a key role in Australia’s 2023 ODI World Cup victory but has now decided to step away from the 50-over format. His decision comes at a challenging time for Australia, as they are already dealing with injuries to key players like Mitchell Marsh, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood.

Key Highlights

• Marcus Stoinis retires from ODIs to focus on his T20 career.
• The 35-year-old all-rounder will not play in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

ODI Career

• Stoinis played 71 ODIs, scoring 1495 runs at an average of 26.69, with a top score of *146 vs New Zealand (2017, Auckland)**.
• He also took 48 wickets at a bowling average of 43.12.

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Career in Last Years

• Part of Australia’s 2023 ODI World Cup-winning squad, contributing with key wickets.
• Last played an ODI in November 2024 against Pakistan.
• Did not receive a Cricket Australia contract in 2024 but was expected to be part of the Champions Trophy squad due to injuries.

Remarks by Coach

• Coach Andrew McDonald praised Stoinis as a leader and a valuable team player.
• Assistant coach Daniel Vettori highlighted Stoinis’ key role in Australia’s 2023 ODI World Cup success.