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Marcus Stoinis retires from ODIs with immediate effect, jeopardises Australia’s plans ahead of Champions Trophy 2025
Marcus Stoinis was a part of Australia's World Cup-winning squad in 2023 and was the team's ODI cricketer of the year in 2018-19. The retirement jeopardises Australia's plans ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, which begins on February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai.
In a fresh setback for Australia ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has announced his retirement from ODIs with immediate effect on Thursday. The 35-year-old's shocking retirement announcement jeopardises Australia's plans for the mega event, which begins in Pakistan and Dubai on February 19.
A white-ball specialist, Marcus Stoinis never played Test cricket for Australia. With age not on his side, Marcus Stoinis wants to focus on T20Is, thus prolonging his career. “Playing ODI cricket for Australia has been an incredible journey, and I'm grateful for every moment I've had in the green and gold,” he said.
“Representing my country at the highest level is something I'll always cherish. This wasn't an easy decision, but I believe it's the right time for me to step away from ODIs and fully focus on the next chapter of my career. I've got a fantastic relationship with Ron (Andrew McDonald) and I've hugely appreciated his support,” added Marcus Stoinis.
Australia are yet to announce a replacement.
'Pat Cummins heavily unlikely'
A day earlier, Australia coach Andrew McDonald revealed that captain Pat Cummins is 'heavily unlikely' to be on the flight to ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Pat Cummins, who led Australia to a 4-1 win over India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) recently, sat out of the Sri Lanka Tests because of the birth of his second child.
However, according to Andrew McDonald, Pat Cummins is yet to start training as his ankle flared up due to workload during BGT. Pacer Josh Hazlewood, who missed three BGT Tests, due to side and calf strains, is also in doubt for the mega event.
If Pat Cummins misses out, either Travis Head or Steve Smith will lead the side in Pakistan. Earlier, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury.
With the Marcus Stoinis retirement news coming in, Australia will have to rethink their plans and strategies.
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First Published:6 Feb 2025, 12:36 PM IST
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