5 Players who will Retire from ODIs Now

The ongoing ODI Champions Trophy has seen everything from thrilling matches to teary-eyed final goodbyes. With the trend of most international stars announcing retirement after not being able to do their best and due to growing age from the ODI format, the tournament after the final can see many more players sign up for retirement.

This tournament could be the last dance for many cricketing legends.  After the semi-final loss to their respective opponents, legends like Steve Smith and Temba Bavuma have announced retirement from the ODIs, and the final could bring more final curtains to the other players as well. 

Today in this exploration we will see and know about the details around the 5 Players who will Retire from ODIs Now and say final farewell to the game.

List of 5 Players who will Retire from ODIs Now

Rohit Sharma

Aged 37, this Indian batsman is among the top contenders who could possibly bid farewell to the format after the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 final. Rohit has been struggling with constant poor form and is also the center of controversy for not being fit.

With no big tournaments turning soon and growing age concerns, he might decide to retire soon after lifting the trophy of the CT2025.

Mohammad Nabi

The Afghanistan all-rounder could be the next player to announce his retirement from the ODIs. He has already announced that he would take it off from International cricket after a series against Bangladesh in the UAE. Although there is no official announcement around the same.

Mohammad had a great ODI Career, being the second highest run scorer for Afghanistan he has accumulated a total of 3655 runs in the ODIs and has played a significant role in the growth of Afghanistan’s rise in the cricketing world. But citing his age 40, and his contribution he might call for retirement soon.

Joe Root

An English cricketer who has a blasting career in test cricket might also decide to call retirement any time soon. Root has been struggling with poor form and has not achieved any significant contributions for a very long period of time.

Although there is no news around the player’s retirement but looking at his career age, he might call for it soon. Till he announces retirement, he has played crazy cricket as a ODI Player making an impact on the game.

Kane Williamson

The New Zealand explosive batter who served the country with his performance can soon announce his retirement, joining the list of the players who will Retire from ODIs Now.

After playing in the final of the Champions Trophy, the player is likely expected to make a call on his decision to continue playing or get the opportunity for someone younger to lead. As a 33-year-old, the player has to wait longer for the big tournament, and to do so, he has to make an impact. With the growing age and disinterest in the ODI format, the batter could hang up his boots.

Virat Kohli

King Virat Kohli, although unlikely, may announce his retirement after the final of the Champions trophy, and this could be the last time his fans can see him batting strong in the ODIs. Known for his selfless persona and Man with sportsmanship, he could take the most painful decision with the end of the CT 2025.

Following the Retirement decision from the T20Is after India’s 2024 T20 World Cup victory, it is expected that a similar decision regarding ODIs could be imminent, regardless of the Champions Trophy outcome. Although the decision to retire is totally on the player’s, this is going to be tough for all of us.