In a new setback for Australia before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the SUV Marcus Stainis announced his retirement of Odi with an immediate effect on Thursday. The shocking retirement announcement of the 35 -year -old endangers Australia’s plans for the Mega event, which begins in Pakistan and Dubai on February 19.
A specialist in a white ball, Marcus Stainis never played the test cryket for Australia. With age not on his side, Marcus Stainis wants to concentrate on T20IS, thus prolonging his career. “Playing Cricket Odi for Australia has been an incredible trip, and I am grateful for every moment I have had in green and gold,” he said.
“Representing my country at the highest level is something that I will always appreciate. This was not an easy decision, but I think it is the right time to get away from hate and concentrate completely in the next chapter of my career. I have a fantastic relationship with Ron (Andrew McDonald) and I have greatly appreciated his support, “Marcus Stainis added.
Australia has not announced a replacement yet.
‘Very unlikely cummins’
A day before, the coach of Australia, Andrew McDonald, revealed that Captain Pat Cummins is “very unlikely” to be on the flight to the ICC 2025 champions trophy. Pat Cummins, who took Australia to a 4-1 victory by 4-1 About India in the Border-Gavaskar trophy (BGT), he sat down the Sri Lanka tests due to the birth of his second child.
However, according to Andrew McDonald, Pat Cummins has not yet begun to train, since his ankle exploded due to the workload during BGT. The pacemaker Josh Hazlewood, who lost three BGT tests, due to the side and calf strains, is also in doubt for the mega event.
If Pat Cummins is lost, Travis Head or Steve Smith will lead the side in Pakistan. Previously, the all -terrain Mitchell Marsh was discarded from the ICC 2025 champion trophy due to an injury.
With Marcus Stainis retirement news, Australia will have to rethink his plans and strategies.
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