Glenn Maxwell, the Australian cricket star, announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs) to concentrate on preparing for the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2026. Maxwell’s international debut in ODIs came in 2012 but it didn’t take long for him to establish himself. During the last ten years, he has scored 3,990 runs at a phenomenal average of 33.81. His exit ends a special era in Australian cricket.
Read Maxwell’s full ODI career match stats here. All of this helped him prove that the season was no fluke, as he became one of the most explosive players in the game. With this, he completed a phenomenal strike rate of 126.70, which remains the second-highest in ODI history. His notable performances include hitting an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls against Afghanistan during the Champions Trophy earlier this year and scoring the fastest century in World Cup history in 2023 off just 40 balls against the Netherlands.
Maxwell undoubtedly gave the highest honour in Australian cricket his all. In charge of winning two World Cups in 2015 and 2023. Further to that, he played a valuable role in helping lead India to its first T20 World Cup title in 2021. Apart from his batting ability, he has picked 77 wickets as an off-spinner, marking his true all-around genius.
In his last ODI at the Champions Trophy in March, Maxwell’s remarkable innings against Afghanistan not only highlighted his batting talent but capped off his ODI career on a high note. He expressed that it was time for him to step aside and allow others to seize opportunities in the team, stating,
“I don’t think I am going to make that, it’s time to start planning for people in my position to have a crack at it and make the position their own.” – Glenn Maxwell
Maxwell remains focused on improving the chemistry of her group as they prepare for their Olympic test event. He wants to contribute to creating a solid core of players as the team looks forward toward the next T20 World Cup.
“They are moving in such a clear direction so this gives them the best look at what the line-up is, leading into that next World Cup.” – Glenn Maxwell
Todd Greenberg, Chief Executive of Cricket Australia, spoke highly of Maxwell’s influence on Australian cricket and wished him well in retirement, saying,
“Congratulations to Glenn on what has been one of the most exciting and influential one-day international careers in the format’s history.” – Todd Greenberg
George Bailey, similarly impressed, admired Maxwell’s natural talent and feared his menacing talent.
“His level of natural talent and skill is remarkable.” – George Bailey
Perhaps Maxwell’s path through ODIs has come to an end. No matter what, fans and players alike will undoubtedly recall his greatness and impact. His attention from here on out turns solely to T20 cricket, where he will undoubtedly continue to have an outsized influence on the game.
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