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