Marcus Stoinis has left Australia in the lurch ahead of the Champions Trophy with his sudden retirement from one-day international cricket less than two weeks out from the global showpiece getting underway.

Sydney: Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis on Thursday announced his immediate retirement from one-day international cricket, leaving Australia needing to replace the all-rounder in their Champions Trophy squad.

Former Australia opener David Warner has backed the one-day World Cup holders to do well in the Champions Trophy later this month despite losing several key players close to the tournament. Australia will need to make four changes to their preliminary squad for the eight-team tournament beginning on February 19 in Karachi,