We have just entered the second half of 2025, and already seven high-profile players have announced full or partial retirements from international cricket. Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis kickstarted the trend when, right before the 2025 Champions Trophy, he quit ODI cricket despite being part of Australia’s squad for the marquee event. West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran is the latest on this list, having quit all forms of international cricket. Here’s a look at the major cricket retirements in 2025 so far: Marcus Stoinis In February, Stoinis announced his retirement from ODIs to focus on T20 cricket. He scored 1,495 runs from 71 ODIs at an average of 26.69, including a best individual score of 146. “This wasn’t an easy decision, but I believe it’s the right time for me to step away from ODIs and fully focus on the next chapter of my career,” Stoinis said. The 35-year-old remains available for T20Is. Steve Smith A month later, Australia were dealt another shock when batting superstar Smith also quit ODIs. Smith had already informed his teammates of his decision following a defeat to India in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy before making it public. “Now is a great opportunity for people to start preparing for the 2027 World Cup, so it feels like the right time to make way…Test cricket remains a priority,” the former captain said. He scored 5,800 runs from 170 ODIs at an average of 43.28. He struck 12 centuries and 35 fifties. Smith was part of Australia’s two ODI World Cup–winning campaigns (2015 and 2023). Rohit Sharma In May, Rohit announced his retirement from Test cricket. This was after he had publicly talked about how he was looking forward to captaining India in the five-Test series in England. “It’s been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format,” Rohit said in a brief statement on Instagram. Rohit made 4,301 runs from 67 Tests, averaging 40.57. He struck 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries. Virat Kohli This announcement sent shockwaves through cricket circles. Days after Rohit’s retirement, Kohli made an unceremonious exit from red-ball cricket. One of India’s finest Test batters bid farewell via a post on Instagram. His career spanned 14 years, during which he accumulated 9,230 runs from 123 Tests at an average of 46.85. He struck 30 centuries and 31 fifties. “I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude – for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile,” Kohli wrote. Glenn Maxwell Maxwell became the third Australian to retire from ODIs this year. He cited his fitness as the reason behind the decision. “I felt like I was letting the team down a little bit with how my body was reacting to the conditions…I always said I wasn’t going to hand my position over if I felt like I was still good enough to play. I didn’t want to just hold on for a couple of series and almost play for selfish reasons. They are moving in such a clear direction, so this gives them the best look at what the line-up is leading into that next World Cup,” Maxwell said. The 36-year-old retires with 3,990 runs from 149 ODIs with a best individual score of 201 not out. He was also part of Australia’s two ODI World Cup–winning campaigns (2015, 2023). Heinrich Klaasen South African Klaasen joined the ever-growing list of high-profile retirees in June. “It took me a long time to decide what’s best for me and my family for the future. It was truly a very difficult decision but also one that I have absolute peace with,” wrote Klaasen on Instagram. It appeared Klaasen was prioritising his T20 career but later revealed that the exit of Rob Walter as South Africa’s white-ball coach and South Africa excluding him from central contracts were the driving forces behind the sudden announcement. The 33-year-old played 60 ODIs and scored 2,141 runs at an average of 43.29 and a strike rate of 117.05. He scored four centuries and 11 fifties. Nicholas Pooran Pooran is the youngest in this group to quit international cricket. At the age of 29, perhaps at the peak of his powers, the wicketkeeper-batter said goodbye to his West Indies career. “After much thought and reflection, I’ve decided to announce my retirement from international cricket. This game we love has given and will continue to give so much – joy, purpose, unforgettable memories, and a chance to represent the people of the West Indies,” said Pooran in a statement on Instagram. He ends his international career with 1,983 runs in 61 ODIs and 2,275 runs in 106 T20Is.