His retirement from ODIs also means Cricket Australia will replace him with another player in Australia's squad for the ICC Champion's Trophy.

In a shocking turn of events on Thursday morning, Aussie all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, who was listed in Australia’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 later this month in Pakistan, has announced his retirement from One Day Internationals with immediate effect.

Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has unexpectedly announced his retirement from ODIs on February 6 (Thursday). Stoinis, who made his debut in 2015, played 71 ODI matches and has decided to shift his focus to T20 cricket. Having been initially named in the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, his replacement will now be required.

Marcus Stoinis was named in Australia’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad, but will now not take part in the competition

Australia have suffered a huge setback as Marcus Stoinis has announced his retirement from ODI cricket. Stoinis has been named in the provisionary squad for the marquee ICC event and the Aussies will now have to name a replacement before the February 12 deadline.

The 35-year-old all-rounder represented Australia in 71 matches in ODIs after making his debut in 2015 against England. Stoinis was picked in Australia's preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy but the two-time champions will have to make multiple changes due to injuries and pullouts.

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.