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Glenn Maxwell announces retirement from international cricket
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket at age 38, ending a 14-year career. The veteran, nicknamed “The Big Show,” also confirmed he is stepping away from first-class and List A cricket for Victoria, though he will continue to play in the Big Bash League for the Melbourne Stars through the 2027-28 season.
Maxwell’s decision, shared on “The Final Word” podcast, follows his exclusion from Australia’s T20 squad for the upcoming series against England. He noted that while he had hoped for a farewell match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, he understands the team’s focus on transitioning to younger players ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Over his international career, Maxwell represented Australia in 286 matches, including 149 ODIs, 130 T20Is, and 7 Tests. He was a key member of three World Cup-winning squads: the 2015 and 2023 ODI World Cups and the 2021 T20 World Cup. One of his most iconic performances was his unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan during the 2023 ODI World Cup, which helped secure an improbable victory for Australia.
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Afghanistan · Australia · Cricket Australia · Glenn Maxwell · ICC · Melbourne Cricket Ground · Melbourne Stars · Pat Cummins · Rohit Sharma
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Maxwell scored 201 not out against Afghanistan in the 2023 ODI World Cup. www.aajtak.in · www.bhaskarhindi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Maxwell will continue playing for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League. www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.mpbreakingnews.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] Maxwell is retiring from List-A and first-class cricket. www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.mpbreakingnews.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket. www.aajtak.in · www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.mpbreakingnews.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] Maxwell has scored five centuries in T20 Internationals. www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.mpbreakingnews.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] Maxwell retired from ODI cricket in June 2025. www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.mpbreakingnews.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] Maxwell stated there was no pressure from team management regarding his decision. www.aajtak.in · www.mpbreakingnews.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] Maxwell's contract with the Melbourne Stars runs until the 2027-28 season. www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.mpbreakingnews.in