Australia’s seam-bowling all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has announced his immediate retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs) just days before the Champions Trophy, ending his 50-over career after 74 matches. Stoinis will continue to be available for T20I selection and made the decision to focus more on the T20 format.

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• Marcus Stoinis announces his retirement from ODIs with immediate effect, ending a ten-year career.
• His ODI retirement comes just weeks before the ICC Champions Trophy begins, leaving Australia with gaps in their squad.
• Stoinis will continue to be available for selection in T20 internationals.
• His decision to retire from the 50-over format is aimed at focusing on T20 cricket.
• Stoinis played 74 ODIs for Australia, debuting in 2015 against England.
• He scored a memorable 146* against New Zealand in 2016 to cement his place in Australia’s ODI lineup.
• Stoinis was part of Australia’s 2023 World Cup-winning team and was named ODI cricketer of the year in 2018-19.
• Head coach Andrew McDonald praised Stoinis for his leadership and contribution to the team, both as a player and as a person.
• Stoinis’ retirement, combined with injuries to Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, leaves Australia needing to finalize their Champions Trophy squad.
• Australia has already lost Mitchell Marsh due to injury, and the final squad for the Champions Trophy will be announced after the Sri Lanka Test series.