Year-ender: Cricketers who hung up their boots in 2025

(Web Desk) – The year 2025 has been a landmark period in international cricket, witnessing the retirement of several high-profile players from across the globe. From explosive limited-overs specialists to dependable Test stalwarts, the departures highlight a major generational transition in the sport. As national teams look ahead to upcoming ICC tournaments, these retirements leave significant gaps in experience, leadership, and skill.

Below is a detailed rundown of the major cricketers who bid farewell to international cricket in 2025.

Notable international retirements in 2025

Virat Kohli (India) – Test Cricket

Rohit Sharma (India) – Test Cricket

Mitchell Starc (Australia) – T20Is

Glenn Maxwell (Australia) – ODIs

Asif Ali (Pakistan) – All formats

Steve Smith (Australia) – ODIs

Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa) – All Formats

Marcus Stoinis (Australia) – ODIs

Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – All Formats

Nicholas Pooran (West Indies) – All Formats

Dimuth Karunaratne (Sri Lanka) – Test Cricket

Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh) – All Formats

Varun Aaron (India) – All Formats

Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh) – T20Is (Final Format)

Rassie van der Dussen (South Africa) – ODIs

Wriddhiman Saha (India) – All Formats

Cheteshwar Pujara (India) – All Formats

These retirements mark the end of an era, leaving cricket fans around the world to celebrate the contributions of these stalwarts while anticipating the next generation of stars.