The swashbuckling Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell retires from One-Day International cricket (ODI). After getting ruled out from the ongoing IPL 2025, Maxwell decided to hung his boots from the 50-over format. Maxwell will only focus on T20s.
Maxwell played in 149 ODIs, where he amassed 3990 runs and scalped 77 wickets. Maxwell was part of 3-World Cups (ODI) 2015, 2019, and 2023.
Cricket Australia Confirmed The Retirement
Cricket Australia has confirmed that Glenn Maxwell has officially stepped away from One Day Internationals (ODIs), with his sights now firmly set on preparing for the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The announcement also highlighted Maxwell’s intent to concentrate more on the Big Bash League (BBL) and his international T20 commitments.
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Maxwell Reflected On His Career
Looking back on his journey, Maxwell reflected on how his career began in unexpected fashion.
“I was picked probably earlier than expected—completely out of the blue. I was just proud to even play a couple of games for Australia. That alone felt like a dream,” Maxwell said.
Over the years, Maxwell experienced the full spectrum of highs and lows, from being dropped and recalled to playing in multiple World Cups and contributing to championship-winning squads. His most recent ODI appearance came during the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year against India. However, ongoing struggles with a leg injury also ruled him out of the current IPL season.
“I started feeling like I was letting the team down a bit, especially with how my body was responding to the demands,” he shared during an appearance on The Final Word podcast. “I spoke with George Bailey (Chair of Selectors) and told him that I didn’t see myself making it to the 2027 World Cup. I felt it was time to step aside and give others a real opportunity to claim the spot and make it their own.”
Maxwell emphasized that his decision wasn’t made lightly
“I always told myself that I wouldn’t give up my place unless I truly felt it was time. I didn’t want to hang on just for the sake of it. The team is moving in a clear direction, and this gives them the best chance to shape the lineup ahead of the next World Cup.”
George Bailey, Maxwell’s former captain and current chair of selectors, paid tribute to the all-rounder’s impact on Australian cricket.
“Glenn will go down as one of the most exciting and influential one-day players we’ve had. He was central to two ODI World Cup wins. His natural talent, energy in the field, underrated bowling, and sheer love for the game made him a standout,” Bailey said.
Despite retiring from the 50-over format, Maxwell’s T20 career remains very much alive. Bailey confirmed that Maxwell will continue to play a key role in Australia’s T20 plans, especially with the World Cup just around the corner.
“Assuming all goes well, Glenn will be a big part of our push toward the 2026 T20 World Cup. He still has so much to offer in the shorter format.”
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