Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:26pm on 06 Mar 2025,Thursday Sports
Australia's Steve Smith announced his retirement from ODIs, drawing praise from cricketing legends. Yuvraj Singh said, "You and your family should be proud of all you achieved." David Warner called him "the best player I've played alongside," while Shane Watson recalled Smith's heroics in the 2015 World Cup. Smith, 35, will continue playing Tests and T20Is, eyeing the 2026 T20 World Cup and 2028 Olympics. His ODI career saw 5,367 runs in 155 matches, making him one of Australia's greats. Tributes poured in for "Smudge" from fans and teammates worldwide.
