Legendary Cricketers Who Retired From International Cricket in 2025

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The year 2025 has been a year of retirement for the legendary players, as many of them came as a surprise, while others were expected, such as Rohit Sharma.

One of the unexpected retirement news came from the Virat Kohli side because everyone knows how much respect he has for the test format, yet he decided to retire.

10 legendary cricketers who said goodbye to international cricket in 2025

1. Rohit Sharma (India)

On 7th May 2025, India’s captain and one of the most excellent openers in recent cricket, Rohit Sharma, retired from Test cricket. The “Hitman” Rohit had scored numerous big centuries and won India matches at home and overseas. Rohit retired from Test cricket to provide opportunities for youngsters and play limited-overs cricket.

2. Virat Kohli (India)

Just a few days after Rohit, on 12th May 2025, Virat Kohli also retired from Test cricket. He was one of the best batters in the world, scoring over 8,500 runs in Test matches. His passion, energy, and leadership changed Indian cricket. He retired to manage his fitness and spend more time with family. However, his 2024-2025 season has been the best as he won the T20I World Cup and retired after that match in 2024, then won the ICC Champions Trophy, and now he has won the IPL title after 17 years of playing in this league.

3. Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa)

On 2nd June 2025, Heinrich Klaasen retired from all international formats. Known for his power-hitting, especially in ODIs and T20s, Klaasen was a match-winner for South Africa. He retired to focus on T20 leagues and step aside for younger talents.

4. Glenn Maxwell (Australia)

Australia’s explosive all-rounder Glenn Maxwell retired from ODI cricket on 2nd June 2025. Famous for his fearless batting and off-spin bowling, Maxwell played many match-winning innings for his country. He will now play only T20 cricket and focus on franchise leagues worldwide.

5. Marcus Stoinis (Australia)

In February 2025, Marcus Stoinis decided to retire from ODIs. Known for his big hits and useful bowling, he played an important role in Australia’s white-ball team. He wants to focus on T20s and take better care of his body.

6. Steve Smith (Australia)

On 5th March 2025, Steve Smith, one of the best batters of his generation, said goodbye to ODI cricket. He was known for his unorthodox batting and solid performances under pressure. Smith will continue to play Tests and T20s for Australia.

7. Martin Guptill (New Zealand)

In January 2025, New Zealand opener Martin Guptill retired from all formats of international cricket. He was famous for his fast starts and his historic 237 in the 2015 World Cup*. Guptill decided to leave international cricket to focus on family and play in T20 leagues.

8. Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh’s top opener Tamim Iqbal also ended his international career in 2025. He scored over 15,000 international runs and was a hero for his country. Tamim’s decision was based on wanting to help Bangladesh cricket off the field and spend more time with his loved ones.

More Players Who Retired in 2025:

Player	Country	Format Retired From
Angelo Mathews	Sri Lanka	Tests
Dimuth Karunaratne	Sri Lanka	All formats
Mushfiqur Rahim	Bangladesh	ODIs
Mahmudullah	Bangladesh	All formats

The retirement of these cricket legends in 2025 was full of emotions. Each of them gave us unforgettable moments, thrilling matches, and strong leadership.

While they leave the field, their names will always remain in cricket history. Fans will miss watching them, but their stories will keep inspiring future generations.