Smith, who was the stand-in captain for Australia in the Champions Trophy in the absence of Pat Cummins, played his last ODI against India in the eight-team competition semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday. He will continue to play Test and T20I formats for Australia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India defeated Australia by four wickets to progress to the summit clash where they will face New Zealand on March 9.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Congratulations on all that you have achieved @stevesmith49, you have been a fierce competitor and an incredible leader in the game. May your next journey be just as fulfilling,\" Dhawan wrote on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Smith played 170 ODIs for Australia, amassing 5,800 runs at an average of 43.28, with 12 centuries and 35 half-centuries. He also contributed with the ball, claiming 28 wickets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The batter was a key part of Australia's ODI World Cup-winning teams in 2015 and 2023.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it,\u201d Smith said in a statement from Cricket Australia on Wednesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere have been so many amazing times and wonderful memories. Winning two World Cups was a great highlight along with the many fantastic team-mates who shared the journey.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Opening up on his decision, Smith said that it was the perfect time for new faces to step up in the ODI format.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Now is a great opportunity for people to start preparing for the 2027 World Cup so it feels like the right time to make way,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Opening up on his decision, Smith said that it was the perfect time for new faces to step up in the ODI format.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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