Australian Allrounder Marcus Stoinis Announced sudden retirement from ODI

 

Overview

Australian premium Allrounder Marcus Stoinis announced his shocking retirement from the ODI format. He was the pivotal to success of the Australian team in ODI World cup 2023. His retirement decision came just before the departure of Australian white ball squad for Srilanka tour.

It is worthwhile mentioning here that Cricket Australia has announced Marcus Stoinis part of  their Champions trophy squad which is scheduled to start from 18th february 2025. 

Retirement Announcement

While talking to media the all-rounder said "Playing cricket for my country in ODI is a dream that came true. I am grateful to Cricket Australia for providing me the opportunity to represent my country in ODIs. It was a long journey and there are many great moments and achievements that I will remember throughout my life. It was a tough decision for me but I think now is the perfect time for me to hang my boots off from ODI's as I want to focus on other chapters in my life. However, I will be fully available for T20s. We have a good bunch of young players and I will support them in Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025". 

Reaction from Coaches

Cricket Australia coach Andrew McDonald regards Marcus Stoinis services in ODI and said "I congratulate Stoinis on he wounderful career in ODI. He was the central figure of our success through out the last decade. He is a very good person in addition to being a great sportsman, He has great leadership qualities and he has a good fan base, We are thankful to him for his services to cricket Australia in ODI.

Cricket Australia Assistant coach Danial Vetori said " I am in Srilanka with the team so I was not part of the discussion but I truly appreciate Marcus Stoinis as a great sportsman and a high-quality cricketer, He has left a great impact on ODI cricket. I still remember his two crucial breakthroughs against Pakistan in ODI World cup 2023, which lead us to a very Important win. 

Career and Stats

The 35-year-old made his debut in 2015 vs England he has represented Australia in 71 ODI's, He  scored 1495 runs at an average of 26.69 and strike rate of 93.96 with a career-best 146 not out against New Zealand in Auckland 2017. He also bagged 48 wickets at an average of 43.12. 

Milestone and Achievements 

Marcus Stoinis played his last ODI against Pakistan in November 2024. He was part of the Australian team which has won the ODI world cup 2023. He was also declared ODI cricketer of the year in 2018 by ICC.

Marcus Stoinis played an important role with the ball in ODI World cup 2023 when he bagged two crucial wickets against Pakistan, at that time the Australian team started the tournament poorly but ended up winning it by beating the host India in the final.

What's Next for Australian cricket?

For Cricket Australia Marcus Stoinis retirement is another blow as they are already without the services of their captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazelwood, and Mitchel Marsh for the Champions Trophy as all of them are injured so now they have few days left before 12th february to announce replacements for these players.

Effect on the cricket world

For the Cricketing Fraternity Marcus Stoinis's retirement from ODI is shocking news as everyone thinks there is still a lot of ODI cricket left in him. No doubt He is a player Every captain would love to have in his side as he can bat in top order, middle order, and also lower middle order, Moreover He is very handy with the ball to contain batters in middle overs or to break partnerships in tense situations. 

Conclusion

Marcus Stoinis is a very good all-rounder who has great abilities both with bat and ball. He was known for his hard-hitting ability down the order and good length bowling with a great wicket-taking ability. He has played some crucial knocks for his team in ODI. He will be remembered as one of the finest all rounders cricket Australia has ever produced. 

Marcus Stoinis has taken retirement from ODIs but he is still available for T20s so he will represent Australia in T20.

So, how do you rate Marcus Stoinis as a player and his contributions to Cricket Australia in ODI? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.