In a move that reflects true sportsmanship, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs) on Monday, June 2. The 36-year-old white-ball maestro has decided to step away from the 50-over format as Australia gears up for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Maxwell, however, confirmed his availability for T20 Internationals and has set his sights on the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Widely celebrated for his explosive batting and game-changing performances, Maxwell was a pivotal figure in Australia’s victorious 2023 World Cup campaign. His unforgettable knock against Afghanistan — a double century in a high-pressure chase — and his blazing innings versus the Netherlands will be remembered as World Cup classics.
Speaking about his decision, Maxwell revealed he didn’t want to hold onto his spot for “selfish reasons.”
“I felt like I was letting the team down a little bit with how my body was reacting to the conditions,” Maxwell said. “I had a good chat with George Bailey (Australia’s chief selector) and told him I likely won’t make it to 2027. It’s time to give others a chance to build their game and own the role.”
Maxwell wraps up his ODI career with 149 matches, 3,990 runs at an average of 33.81, including four centuries and 23 fifties. As a handy off-spinner, he also took 77 wickets, often providing crucial breakthroughs.
As Australia begins to shape its next generation of ODI stars, Maxwell’s graceful exit marks the end of an era — and the beginning of a new one.
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