10 Legendary Cricketers Who Retired From International Cricket In 2025: Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma And Others

Cricketers Who Retired From International Cricket In 2025: The year 2025 will always be an emotional year for cricket fans worldwide as many iconic cricket players who delighted millions with their prowess, fervour and memorable on-field moments declared their retirement from international cricket formats. From international superstars like Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith to India's most adored icons like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, these cricketers have made a significant impact on the game. Their performances in T20S, ODIs and Test matches enabled their nations to win prestigious trophies and reach significant milestones. They all had different styles; some were reliable all-rounders, some were master tacticians, and some were explosive hitters.

10 Legendary Cricketers Who Announced Their Retirements From International Matches In 2025

While some retired from all formats, others stepped away from just ODIs or Test cricket to manage their workload or make way for the next generation. Their retirements mark the end of an era in world cricket, filled with golden memories, record-breaking performances, and match-winning efforts. Here’s a look at the 10 legendary cricketers who said goodbye to international cricket in 2025.

1. Rohit Sharma – Retired from Test Cricket

Cricketers who retired from international matches in 2025 (Image: BCCI and Instagram)

The current captain and stylish opener for India, Rohit Sharma, also known as the hitman, announced his retirement from Test cricket on 7 May 2025. With several hundreds during his incredible Test career, he made some unforgettable knocks as an opener. Rohit believed it was time to retire from the longest format and give younger players a chance to shine after leading India in all three formats.

2. Virat Kohli – Retired from Test Cricket

Virat Kohli, one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, announced his retirement from Test matches on 12 May 2025, just a few days after Rohit sharma retired. In Test matches, Kohli amassed over 8,500 runs with 29 hundreds, and he was renowned for his aggressive batting and unparalleled consistency. In addition, he captained India to historic victories in international series. To control his workload and concentrate on his personal life and T20 leagues, Kohli made the decision to leave Test cricket.

3. Dinesh Karthik – Retired from All International Cricket

Veteran batsman and wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik also declared his intention to retire from all international cricket competitions. Known for his skilful finishing and deft glove work, he spent more than 15 years playing for India in a variety of formats. Karthik briefly returned to T20 cricket before deciding to retire to concentrate on coaching and commentary.

4. Ravichandran Ashwin – Retired from International Cricket

India's spin master Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket. Ashwin is recognised as one of India's best spinners with more than 500 Test wickets and significant performances across all formats. In order to spend more time with his family and create space for the next generation, he retired.

5. Heinrich Klaasen – Retired from International Cricket

Heinrich classen (Image: IPlt20.com)

South African wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen announced his retirement today, on 2nd June 2025, from international cricket. He was known for his aggressive batting in the middle order, especially in ODIs and T20S. Klaasen played key roles in many matches and chose to retire due to increasing competition and the desire to focus on T20 leagues worldwide.

6. Glenn Maxwell – Retired from ODI Cricket

Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Steve Smith (Image: Cricket Australia)

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs) today o,n 2 June 2025. Famous for his explosive batting and handy off-spin, Maxwell was a game-changer for Australia. After winning multiple ICC trophies and playing key roles in ODI World Cups, he stepped down to focus on T20 leagues around the world.

7. Marcus Stoinis – Retired from ODI Cricket

Marcus Stoinis, an all-rounder from Australia, declared his retirement from ODI cricket in February 2025. Stoinis, who is renowned for his strong hitting and medium-pace bowling, made a substantial contribution to Australia's white-ball campaigns. He stopped playing 50-over cricket to concentrate on his fitness and franchise commitments, but he still plays T20 cricket.

8. Steve Smith – Retired from ODIs

Australian batting master Steve Smith announced his retirement from ODI play on 5 March 2025. Smith was an important member of Australia's batting order, amassing over 5,000 runs and many game-winning hits. Known for his distinct style and reliability, he played a key role in major competitions. Smith decided to stop playing ODIs to focus on Test matches and prolong his career.

9. Martin Guptill – Retired from All Formats

Martin Guptill, a renowned opener for New Zealand, announced his retirement from all international cricket formats in January 2025. For more than ten years, Guptill was a pivotal player in New Zealand cricket, known for his explosive starts and the historic 237 in the 2015 World Cup. He chose to continue playing in T20 leagues despite his deteriorating form and fitness to move on and spend more time with his family.

10. Tamim Iqbal – Retired from International Cricket

Tamim Iqbal, one of Bangladesh’s greatest openers, officially retired from international cricket in 2025. With over 15,000 international runs, he was the backbone of Bangladesh’s batting for years. Known for his aggressive stroke play and leadership, Tamim’s retirement marked the end of a golden chapter. He retired to spend more time with family and focus on off-field cricket development.

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