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Top 10 Players Who Might Retire From ODIs After World Cup 2023

image-lmq5obu4David Warner and Mitchell Starc (Twitter)

As cricketing fans brace themselves for the 2023 World Cup in India, an underlying sentiment continues to loom over the tournament. With whispers of numerous potential farewells, the upcoming carnival might well turn out to be a final curtain call for some illustrious careers.

Some of these players, with their unwavering commitment to their nations, have already enthralled fans worldwide for years. Should they choose to bid adieu to cricket’s ODI genre after the 2023 World Cup, their absence will leave a void too challenging to fill.

Here at OneCricket, we explore the top 10 cricketers who may be contemplating a final bow from ODIs.

Virat Kohli

image-lmq5uj4zVirat Kohli (AP)

India’s batting juggernaut Virat Kohli, although unlikely, might well retire from ODIs after the upcoming event in his home country. The cricketer, known for his selfless persona, has already made way for youngsters into India’s T20I line-up ever since the conclusion of the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia.

As a batsman, Kohli has pretty much booked every possible batting record after the great Sachin Tendulkar. As a player, the all-time legend will surely be keen to replicate his 2011 World Cup glory with another trophy to gracefully bow out from the format.


Quinton de Kock

image-lmq5u5tvQuinton de Kock (AP)

South African great Quinton de Kock, among few, has already confirmed his retirement from ODIs following the conclusion of the 2023 World Cup. The Proteas wicketkeeper recently played his final match in front of his home crowd, and his teammates acknowledged the momentous occasion by giving him a fitting farewell, a series win over Australia.

Quinton already made his exit from Tests back in December 2021, and at the age of 30, he is set to bow out of 50-overs internationals in pursuit of quick franchise money from T20 leagues.


Ben Stokes

image-lmq5tmaqBen Stokes (AP)

Ben Stokes, who had already retired from ODIs in 2022, was fast-tracked back into the side at the behest of white-ball captain Jos Buttler for England’s title-defence in India. While his re-entry into the ODI stage promises to add another chapter to his storied international career, it might also be his final set of white-ball matches for his country.


Rohit Sharma

image-lmq5t70nRohit Sharma (AP)

Much like Virat Kohli, his batting compatriot and Team India zealot Rohit Sharma has repeatedly advocated for youngsters in the national side. Sharma has already sacrificed his T20I slot for the time being, and at the age of 36, it remains a highly unlikely possibility that he will stick around until the next World Cup in 2027. The Indian captain will be aiming to bow out on a high, as one of World Cup’s most illustrious batters remains without the coveted trophy, considering the 'Men in Blue' crashed out in the semi-finals of the past two editions.


Shakib Al Hasan

image-lmq5ssq5Shakib Al Hasan (AP)

Bangladesh all-round stalwart and current captain Shakib Al Hasan took his first steps in ODIs back in 2006. Set to head into the imminent 2023 World Cup as one of the most senior participants across all members, the legendary all-rounder might well be aiming to conclude his 50-overs journey.

Shakib, a veteran of 240 ODIs, is yet to conquer any ICC trophy in his career, and at the age of 36, the upcoming tournament remains his last chance to secure one.


David Warner

image-lmq5sf9vDavid Warner (AP)

Earlier this year, David Warner subtly laid out his ideal plans to retire from all three international formats within the foreseeable future. The dynamic opener, who was part of the victorious Australian unit from 2015, will be keen to add another ODI trophy to his personal cabinet at the age of nearly 37.


Angelo Mathews

image-lmq5s2sjAngelo Mathews (AP)

Sri Lankan great Angelo Mathews has taken field a staggering 221 times for his country in ODIs alone. The star all-rounder, at the age of 36, might well decide to take a break from white-ball formats following the conclusion of the 2023 ODI spectacle. The cricketer has already opted himself out of Sri Lanka’s T20I contention since March 2021.


Trent Boult

image-lmq5rodeTrent Boult (AP)

Earlier this year, New Zealand speed demon Trent Boult opted himself out of NZC’s central contract in order to prioritise T20 leagues. The legendary fast bowler, however, made a roaring comeback into the ‘Black Caps’ just in time for the 2023 World Cup in India.

Boult recently featured in New Zealand side for ODIs in England, thus adapting himself into the 50-overs groove for the tournament. Considering his newfound love for T20 leagues, it remains a likely possibility that his sudden ODI resurrection might be his swan song from the format.


Mohammad Nabi

image-lmq5rd9dMohammad Nabi (AP)

Mohammad Nabi’s debuts across all three formats also coincided with Afghanistan’s entry into the international stage. Being part of a playing XI when his country played its first ODI, T20I and Test matches, Nabi has featured in nearly every Afghanistan game since his international debut.

At the age of 38, the legendary all-rounder might well decide to hang his cape, at least from ODIs after the 2023 World Cup.


 Mitchell Starc

image-lmq5r21aMitchell Starc (AP)

Mitchell Starc is among the rarest set of cricketing elites to have won it all, an ODI World Cup, a T20I World Cup and a World Test Championship. Despite being an all-format superstar, Starc is also one of the rarest of players who has constantly prioritised national commitments over T20 franchise money.

However, at the age of 33, Starc might well decide to pursue other ambitions by giving up on at least one of the two white-ball formats. With a World Cup obligation in store for the speedster, the legendary Australian cricketer could possibly grace his nation’s ODI jersey for the last time this November.