Thu Feb 06 22:51:49 UTC 2025: ## Stoinis Retires from ODI Cricket, Leaving Australia Searching for Replacement Ahead of Champions Trophy

**LAHORE, PAKISTAN** – Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has announced his immediate retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket, just two weeks before the start of the 2025 Champions Trophy. The 35-year-old, who played 71 ODIs for Australia, scoring 1495 runs and taking 48 wickets, cited a desire to focus on his T20 career.

Stoinis, a key member of the Australian team that won the 2023 ODI World Cup, made his ODI debut in September 2015. He expressed gratitude for his time representing Australia, stating it was “an incredible journey.” Head coach Andrew McDonald praised Stoinis as an “invaluable player” and a “natural leader.”

Stoinis’ retirement leaves a significant gap in Australia’s ODI squad heading into the Champions Trophy, which is already facing injury concerns. All-rounder Mitchell Marsh is out with a back injury, and captain Pat Cummins is considered “heavily unlikely” to participate due to an ankle problem.

Australia’s selectors will finalize their Champions Trophy squad after the conclusion of the second Test against Sri Lanka. They are drawn in a challenging group alongside England, South Africa, and Afghanistan, with their opening match against England on February 22nd in Lahore. The team now faces the crucial task of finding a suitable replacement for Stoinis before the tournament begins.

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