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Marcus Stoinis has announced his immediate retirement from One-Day International (ODI) cricket, capping his games for Australia at 74. He will continue to be available for selection in T20Is. Stoinis’ ten-year ODI career began against England in 2015 at Old Trafford. He also played his first T20 International on that tour. He had to wait until the following year for his next opportunity to establish himself in Australia’s ODI team, scoring 146 not out against New Zealand at Eden Park and taking three wickets. Stoinis was part of Australia’s ODI World Cup title in 2023 and was voted the country’s ODI cricketer of the year in 2018-19. His decision to retire from ODI format is to focus on T20 cricket. Marcus Stoinis said: “Playing ODI cricket for Australia has been an incredible journey, and I’m grateful for every moment I’ve had in the green and gold. Representing my country at the highest level is something I’ll always cherish. “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. I’ve got a fantastic relationship with Ron (Andrew McDonald) and I’ve hugely appreciated his support. “I’ll be cheering the boys on in Pakistan.” Australian men’s Head Coach Andrew McDonald said: “Stoin has been such a pivotal part of our ODI setup for the past decade. “Not only has he been an invaluable player but also an incredible person to have in the group. He is a natural leader, an exceptionally popular player and a great person. “He should be congratulated on his ODI career and all of his achievements.” Stoinis’ retirement from ODI cricket means he will be replaced in Australia’s squad for the ICC Champion’s Trophy. The National Selection Panel (NSP) will finalise the squad for the Champion’s Trophy following the conclusion of the Test series against Sri Lanka. Every match of the ICC Champions Trophy is live and exclusive on Prime Video from February 19.

Annabel Sutherland and Travis Head claimed top honors at the Australian Cricket Awards, winning the Belinda Clark Award and Allan Border Medal, respectively. Sutherland, fresh off a century in the Ashes Test, excelled across all formats, scoring 798 runs and taking 34 wickets. She topped the voting with 168 points, ahead of Ashleigh Gardner (143) and Beth Mooney (115). Head’s stellar year saw him score 1427 runs, securing 208 votes, with Josh Hazlewood (158) and Pat Cummins (147) trailing. Gardner won Women’s ODI Player of the Year, Mooney took the T20I title, and Hazlewood claimed the Shane Warne Men’s Test Player award with 30 wickets at 13.17. Head was named Men’s ODI Player of the Year, while Adam Zampa won the T20 award with 35 wickets. Glenn Maxwell and Cooper Connolly shared the BBL Player of the Tournament, while Ellyse Perry and Jess Jonassen tied for the WBBL title. Cameron Green received the Community Impact Award for his work raising awareness of chronic kidney disease. Frankie Mountney, a young cricketer who wears cochlear implants, was named Woolworths Cricket Blaster of the Year. Michael Clarke, Christina Matthews, and Michael Bevan were inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.