Did Steve Smith Inform About His ODI Retirement to Virat Kohli First? Viral Video Makes Claim As Two Legends Hug After IND vs AUS ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final
The Australian great announced his ODI retirement after his side crashed out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals with a loss to India. Steve Smith was Australia's stand-in captain in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after Pat Cummins was ruled out.
Australia national cricket team ace batter Steve Smith announced his ODI retirement after his side was eliminated from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament. Australia suffered a four-wicket defeat at the hands of Team India in the thrilling first semi-final match in Dubai. Despite the fierce competition between the two nations, Indian stalwart Virat Kohli found a way to win hearts. The former Indian captain was spotted hugging Steve Smith while both teams shook hands after the game. After the heartwarming moment between Virat Kohli and Steve Smith went viral on the social space, many fans speculated that the Indian stalwart knew the Smith ODI retirement news. In the viral video, Kohli asked Smith if this was his 'last ODI,' to which the Australian cricketer confirmed 'yes' as the two legendary cricketers hugged each other. Below are some of the viral reactions of fans about Virat Kohli and Steve Smith's emotional moment. Steve Smith Retires From ODIs: A Look at Australian Star Batsman's Stats and Records in One Day Internationals As He Announces Retirement.
Virat Kohli hugging Steve Smith
Kohli asked Smith - 'Last?'.
His face changed when Smith said Yes.
Thank you Smithy. Keep playing Tests for as long as you can💙pic.twitter.com/Rabk9I6adS
— Kanav Bali (@Concussion__Sub) March 5, 2025
Virat Kohli Knew it Before!
Kohli knew it before everyone else That’s why he hugged Steve Smith so hard and talked to him
Happy Retirement Smith ❤️ pic.twitter.com/5oxgfxYlsJ
— Kevin (@imkevin149) March 5, 2025
Emotional Moment Between Two Great Cricketers
Virat Kohli: "Is this the last one?"
Steve Smith: "Yes." #SteveSmithpic.twitter.com/rj2IqVMERD
— vinaygupta(modi ka parivaar) 🇮🇳 (@VinayGu27264503) March 5, 2025
Empathetic Hug by Virat Kohli to Steve Smith
Noticed it live
That was an empathetic hug by kohli to smith
Had no idea behind this until I read smith retirement news today morning #INDvAUShttps://t.co/KPOqZFtBrR
— Arjun Singh (@ArjunSingh098) March 5, 2025
A Farewell Hug From Virat Kohli
A farewell hug from Virat Kohli to Steve Smith last night..!!!!
- Thank You for the Memories Smith Virat Kohli..!!! pic.twitter.com/JBEYzZCiyE
— MANU. (@IMNeha181) March 5, 2025
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