Just two weeks before the Champions Trophy 2025 kicks off, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has announced his retirement from ODI cricket with immediate effect. This decision rules him out of the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy, leaving Australia in search of a replacement for their squad.Cricket Australia has confirmed that while Stoinis is stepping away from ODIs, he will continue to represent Australia in T20 internationals. Reports suggest that the all-rounder is keen to focus solely on the shortest format of the game.Stoinis was part of Australia’s World Cup-winning squad and had initially been named in their preliminary 15-man lineup for the ICC Champions Trophy. However, with his retirement, Australia must now find a replacement before finalizing their squad by February 12.
Australia’s Squad Shaken Ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 as Marcus Stoinis Retires from ODIs
