The Champions Trophy 2025 is done and dusted, and it is India who lifted the trophy under Rohit Sharma’s leadership. The team won all five games in the tournament. Apart from the matches, another major talking point was the retirement of some players. Several players decided to call time on their careers, and while no Indian players announced their retirement, there were rumours that captain Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja might step away from the format. However, they did not, meaning they are likely to continue playing for some more time. Meanwhile, some key players from other teams announced their retirement. Take a look at the three biggest names who retired after the Champions Trophy 2025.
Steve Smith
Two-time ODI World Cup winner Steve Smith, possibly one of the biggest names in international cricket, has said goodbye to ODI cricket. However, he will remain available for Tests and T20Is for Australia but will no longer be part of their ODI setup. Smith announced his retirement after Australia’s semi-final loss to India in the Champions Trophy 2025.
Undoubtedly one of the most important players for Australia, Smith made his debut in 2010 as a leg-spinner before transforming into one of the most prolific batters of all time. In 170 ODIs, he made 5,800 runs at an average of 43.28, including 12 centuries and 35 fifties, while also claiming 28 wickets.
Mushfiqur Rahim
The second-highest run-scorer for Bangladesh in ODIs, this superstar has played 274 matches for his national team, made 7,795 runs. His record includes 49 fifties and nine centuries, cementing his reputation as one of Bangladesh’s most dependable batters.
Time and again, whenever the team needed him, he stepped up and played several magical innings. However, after Bangladesh’s exit from the Champions Trophy 2025, following losses to India and then New Zealand, Rahim announced his retirement from ODI cricket.
Mahmudullah
One more Bangladesh superstar Mahmudullah has announced his retirement, not just from ODIs but from international cricket entirely.
Much like Mushfiqur Rahim, he often stepped up when the team was in trouble, especially in the 50-over format, where he was a specialist. In 239 ODIs, Mahmudullah made 5,689 runs at an average of 36.46, including four centuries and 32 fifties.
Mahmudullah recently announced his retirement by sharing an emotional post on Facebook.
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