Kohli asked Smith - 'Last?'.
— Vandana Singh (@VandanaSsingh) March 6, 2025
His face changed when Smith said Yes.
Huge respect for #SteveSmith 👏‼️
That unforgettable inning when he took a brutal hit on the head but still came back to bat, fighting through the pain to lead his team to victory. A true warrior of the game!… pic.twitter.com/vA960iJqvu
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:43am on 06 Mar 2025,Thursday Sports
Virat Kohli and Steve Smith shared an emotional moment after India defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final in Dubai. Smith, who scored 73 runs, announced his retirement from ODIs after the match. A viral video captured Kohli asking Smith if it was his last ODI, and upon hearing "Yes," he embraced him warmly. Smith, a two-time World Cup winner, retires with 5,800 ODI runs. India will face New Zealand in the final on March 9. Smith reaffirmed his commitment to Test cricket, with the World Test Championship final against South Africa ahead.
