Glenn Maxwell: Australia All-Rounder Retires From ODI Cricket

Australian allrounder Glenn Maxwell has officially announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals (ODIs) on Monday. The 35-year-old, known for his explosive batting, electric fielding, and crafty off-spin, leaves behind a legacy filled with unforgettable moments, two World Cup titles, and one of the greatest innings the format has ever witnessed.

Maxwell바카라�s decision, he says, is about clarity 바카라� both for himself and for Australian cricket. With an eye firmly on the 2026 ICC Men바카라�s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, and to better manage his body post a serious leg injury, Maxwell chose to step aside from the 50-over format.

바카라�I think back to right at the start I was picked ahead of my time and out of the blue. I was just proud just to be playing a couple of games for Australia. I thought I was just going to have that," Maxwell said in a statement released by Cricket Australia.

바카라�Since then, I have been able to go through the up and downs of being dropped, being brought back, playing in a few World Cups and being a part of some great teams.바카라�

Prolific Career Marred By Injuries

Since making his debut in 2012, Maxwell went on to represent Australia in 149 ODIs, scoring over 3,900 runs at a staggering strike rate of 126 바카라� the second-highest in ODI history behind only Andre Russell 바카라� along with four centuries, 23 half-centuries, and 77 wickets. But no performance captured the imagination quite like his 201* against Afghanistan at the 2023 World Cup in Mumbai.

Coming in with Australia tottering at 91 for 7, Maxwell defied searing heat, excruciating cramps, and the odds themselves, forging an unthinkable 202-run partnership with Pat Cummins (12*) to chase down 293. It was the highest score ever in an ODI run chase and is widely regarded as the greatest innings in the format바카라�s history. Australia would go on to win that World Cup, defeating hosts India in the final.

바카라�I felt like I was letting the team down a little bit with how my body was reacting to the conditions,바카라� Maxwell revealed during The Final Word Podcast. 바카라�I had a good chat with (Chair of Selectors) George Bailey and I asked him what his thoughts were going forward.바카라�

바카라�We talked about the 2027 World Cup and I said to him, 바카라�I don바카라�t think I am going to make that. It바카라�s time to start planning for people in my position to have a crack at it and make the position their own바카라�. Hopefully they get enough of a lead-in to hang onto that role.바카라�

Reflecting on his journey, Maxwell was characteristically humble. 바카라�I think back to right at the start 바카라� I was picked ahead of my time and out of the blue. I was just proud just to be playing a couple of games for Australia. I thought I was just going to have that,바카라� he said. 바카라�Since then, I have been able to go through the ups and downs of being dropped, being brought back, playing in a few World Cups and being a part of some great teams.바카라�

Australian cricket's top brass were unanimous in their admiration for Maxwell바카라�s contributions.

바카라�Congratulations to Glenn on what has been one of the most exciting and influential one-day international careers in the format바카라�s history,바카라� said Todd Greenberg, Chief Executive of Cricket Australia. 바카라�Glenn바카라�s ballistic batting has lit up the cricket world and been one of the cornerstones of Australia바카라�s continued success in the 50-over game, including his heroic role in the 2023 World Cup triumph.바카라�

Greenberg added, 바카라�As with other greats of the game, crowds have flocked to grounds just to watch Glenn bat and children have been inspired to pick up a bat after seeing him put opposition attacks to the sword with a breathtaking array of shots. Australian Cricket is indebted to Glenn for his ODI exploits and excited that he will now focus on our quest to win the ICC T20 World Cup next year.바카라�

Chair of selectors George Bailey, who shared Maxwell바카라�s retirement discussions, was effusive in his praise.

바카라�Glenn will be known as one of the one-day game바카라�s most dynamic players, who had key roles in two ODI World Cup victories,바카라� Bailey said. 바카라�His level of natural talent and skill is remarkable. His energy in the field, under-rated ability with the ball and longevity has been superb. What else stands out is his passion for and commitment to playing for Australia.바카라�

바카라�Fortunately, he still has much to offer Australia in the T20 format. All things going well, he will be pivotal in the next 12 months as we build toward the World Cup early next year.바카라�