The year 2025 marked the end of an era in international cricket, as several legendary names either stepped away from specific formats or retired completely from the game. From modern-day greats to long-serving stalwarts, these retirements reshaped the global cricket landscape across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Whether driven by workload, age, transition phases, or personal priorities, these exits signalled a major generational shift in world cricket.
Top 10 Players Retired in 2025:
Virat Kohli – Test
Rohit Sharma – Test
Steve Smith – ODI
Mitchell Starc – T20I
Tim Southee – International Cricket
Cheteshwar Pujara – all forms of Cricket
Nicholas Pooran – International Cricket
Heinrich Klaasen – International Cricket
Dimuth Karunaratne – International Cricket
Mushfiqur Rahim – ODI
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