Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis retires from one-day internationals with immediate effect, ruling him out of the Champions Trophy.

Australia faced a major blow on Thursday as captain Pat Cummins and senior pacer Josh Hazlewood were sidelined from the ICC Champions Trophy due to injuries.

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis has retired from one-day internationals with immediate effect to focus on T20 cricket, pulling himself out of Australia's Champions Trophy squad.

National selection panel chairman George Bailey expressed disappointment at the situation but emphasized that it also presented an opportunity for other players to step up.

In a major development for Cricket Australia, it was announced Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood will be joining the list of players who will miss the Champions Trophy 2025.

Australia allrounder Marcus Stoinis has announced his immediate retirement from ODI cricket, ruling himself out of the upcoming Champions Trophy. Stoinis, 35, will now focus on T20 cricket and remains available for Australia in that format.

In a fresh setback for Australia ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as all-rounder Marcus Stoinis announced a shocking retirement from ODIs with immediate effect on Thursday. The 35-year-old's stunning retirement jeopardises Australian plans ahead of the mega event that starts on February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai.