Yuvraj Singh extols Steve Smith's legacy via heartfelt tweet after latter's ODI retirement

Former Indian cricketing great Yuvraj Singh recently put out a heartwarming tweet about Steve Smith after the latter called it a day from ODI cricket. Yuvraj recounted the bubbly version of Smith during their shared stint at Pune Warriors India. The ex-Indian all-rounder emphasised Smith's influence on and off the field and conveyed his best wishes for the former's cricketing future.    

Yuvraj's note comes after Smith announced his retirement from the 50-over format hours after Australia's recent semi-final exit from the Champions Trophy 2025 at the hands of India. India clinched victory by a four-wicket margin in Dubai on Tuesday, March 4. Smith was the highest run-scorer for Australia, accumulating 73 off 96 deliveries.    

Check Yuvraj Singh's tweet below: 

Yuvraj Singh@YUVSTRONG12

Steve, I still remember the young lad who walked into the Pune Warriors camp back in 2012—hungry to learn, eager to prove himself. Watching you grow from strength to strength, shaping yourself into one of the greats of the game, has been nothing short of incredible. From those… x.com/i/web/status/1…

02:56 PM · Mar 05, 2025

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Yuvraj and Smith were a part of the now-defunct Pune Warriors India setup in the 2013 edition, their third and final season in the Indian Premier League. The two played a total of five matches together.   

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Smith's ODI journey at a glance

Speaking of Steve Smith's numbers in ODIs, the seasoned veteran represented Australia in 170 games, scoring 5,800 runs and possessing an average of 43.28. He amassed a total of 35 fifties and 12 tons. Starting his career as a leg-spinning all-rounder, he also has 28 wickets under his belt.

The 35-year-old captained the Australian one-day setup for a total of 64 matches, winning 32 of them. He maintained a slightly better batting average as skipper (43.65 vs 43.04). Smith will continue representing Australia in Tests and T20Is.