Steve Smith has retired from one-day international cricket after Australia's semi-final defeat to India in the Champions Trophy.
The 35-year-old made 170 ODI appearances for his country and was part of two World Cup-winning sides.
## What happened?
Australia lost to India by four wickets in Dubai on Tuesday, with Smith top-scoring with 73.
He captained Australia in the semi-final and has been a stalwart presence for his country in all three formats.
## Why it matters for Steve Smith
Smith's retirement from ODI cricket marks the end of an era for Australian cricket, with the batsman scoring exactly 5,800 runs at an average of 43.28.
He made his debut in the format in early 2010 as a spin-bowling all-rounder and went on to score 12 centuries.
## What comes next?
Smith will still be available for selection for Twenty20 internationals and Test matches, with the World Test Championship final and tours of the West Indies and England on the horizon.
He has again been a key player for Australia in all three formats, returning as stand-in Test captain for a tour of Sri Lanka earlier this year.
Australia's chief selector, George Bailey, said Cricket Australia understood and supported Smith's decision, citing his exemplary record as a batter.
Bailey noted that Smith has said on many occasions he is approaching the remainder of his playing career on a series-by-series basis.
Smith's legacy as one of the great Australian ODI players is cemented by his two World Cup wins, including the 2015 World Cup on home soil and the 2023 World Cup in India.
He scored five half-centuries, including an unbeaten 56 in the final, to help Australia win the 2015 World Cup.
Smith also captained the ODI side from 2015 until 2018, when he was sacked as skipper as part of his punishment for his involvement in the Newlands ball-tampering scandal.
After serving a one-year ban from top-class cricket, Smith has again been a key player for Australia.
He feels he still has a lot to contribute on the Test stage, with the World Test Championship final a priority.
Smith is really looking forward to the West Indies tour in the winter and then England at home.
He has been a fantastic team-mate and has shared many amazing times and wonderful memories with his colleagues.
The decision to retire from ODI cricket feels like the right time to make way for others, with the 2027 World Cup on the horizon.
Smith's record in ODI cricket is impressive, with 12 centuries and a highest score of 164.
He has been a dominant force in the Australian batting line-up and will be missed in the ODI format.
But Smith is still committed to playing Test and T20 cricket for Australia, with a busy schedule ahead.
He will continue to be a key player for Australia in the years to come, with his experience and skill invaluable to the team.