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.
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| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Australia’s All-Rounder Marcus Stoinis Bids Farewell to ODIs |
| Retirement Announcement | Stepped away from ODI cricket |
| Reason | Focus on T20 cricket |
| Impact on Australia | Will not play in Champions Trophy 2025 |
| ODI Career | 71 matches, 1495 runs, 48 wickets |
| Best Batting Performance | 146* vs New Zealand (Auckland, 2017) |
| World Cup Participation | 2019 & 2023 ODI World Cups |
| Last ODI Match | Vs Pakistan (Nov 2024) |
| Key Coach Comments | “Pivotal player, leader, and great team member” – Andrew McDonald Assistant Coach Views “Crucial in 2023 World Cup success” – Daniel Vettori |
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