Cricket Australia (CA) said on Thursday that Stoinis will continue to be available for selection in T20Is, adding that his decision to retire from the 50-over format is to focus on T20 cricket. Stoinis\u2019 retirement from ODIs also means CA will replace him with another player in Australia\u2019s squad for the ICC Champion\u2019s Trophy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cPlaying ODI cricket for Australia has been an incredible journey, and I\u2019m grateful for every moment I\u2019ve had in the green and gold. Representing my country at the highest level is something I\u2019ll always cherish.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis wasn\u2019t an easy decision, but I believe it\u2019s the right time for me to step away from ODIs and fully focus on the next chapter of my career. I\u2019ve got a fantastic relationship with Ron (Andrew McDonald) and I\u2019ve hugely appreciated his support. I\u2019ll be cheering the boys on in Pakistan,\u201d said Stoinis in a CA statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Stoinis\u2019 ten-year ODI career for Australia began against England in 2015 at Old Trafford, and also played his first T20I on that tour. He had to wait until the following year for his next opportunity to establish himself in Australia\u2019s ODI team, which came by scoring a whirlwind 146 not out against New Zealand at Eden Park and taking three wickets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Stoinis was part of Australia\u2019s ODI World Cup title win in 2023 in India and was voted the country\u2019s ODI cricketer of the year in 2018-19. \u201cStoin has been such a pivotal part of our ODI setup for the past decade.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cNot only has he been an invaluable player but also an incredible person to have in the group. He is a natural leader, an exceptionally popular player and a great person. He should be congratulated on his ODI career and all of his achievements,\u201d said head coach Andrew McDonald.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With Stoinis retiring from ODIs just a fortnight before Champions Trophy begins, along with injury concerns over Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, CA said the National Selection Panel (NSP) will finalise the squad for the Champion\u2019s Trophy following the conclusion of the Test series against Sri Lanka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia have already lost all-rounder Mitchell Marsh due to a back injury, and Stoinis\u2019 exit from ODIs means they need to fill in four places in their 15-man squad for the eight-team competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With Stoinis retiring from ODIs just a fortnight before Champions Trophy begins, along with injury concerns over Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, CA said the National Selection Panel (NSP) will finalise the squad for the Champion\u2019s Trophy following the conclusion of the Test series against Sri Lanka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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