Glenn Maxwell Announces Retirement From International Cricket After 14-Year Career
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Legendary all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket after representing Australia for 14 years. He shared the news on November 3, 2026, during an episode of The Final Word podcast. Maxwell also confirmed that he will no longer play 50-over and four-day domestic cricket for Victoria. However, he will continue playing T20 cricket in leagues around the world.
Maxwell represented Australia in seven Test matches, 149 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 130 T20 Internationals (T20Is). During his international career, he scored 3,990 runs in ODIs, 2,897 runs in T20Is and 339 runs in Test cricket. He also took 136 international wickets. He was known for his powerful batting, creative shots and ability to change a match in a short time.
Maxwell's Career And World Cup Achievements
Maxwell was part of three World Cup-winning Australian teams. He helped Australia win the ODI World Cups in 2015 and 2023. He was also part of the team that won the T20 World Cup in 2021. He made his ODI debut against Afghanistan in August 2012 and later made his Test debut against India in March 2013. Over the years, he became one of Australia's most popular and exciting white-ball players.
One of the biggest moments of his career came during the 2023 ODI World Cup match against Afghanistan in Mumbai. Australia were in a difficult position at 91 runs for seven wickets while chasing a target of 292 runs. Maxwell continued batting despite suffering from severe cramps and scored an unbeaten 201 runs from just 128 balls. His innings included 21 fours and 10 sixes. He also shared an unbeaten 202-run partnership with Pat Cummins to help Australia win the match.
Maxwell's Final International Appearance And Future Plans
Maxwell's last international appearance for Australia came against Oman during the 2026 T20 World Cup in February. He had already retired from ODI cricket in June 2025 but continued playing T20 internationals. Australia failed to reach the knockout stage of the tournament, and Maxwell was also left out of Australia's central contract list for the 2026-27 season as the team began giving more chances to younger players. After retirement, he will continue playing franchise T20 cricket, including for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League.
His retirement marks the end of an important chapter in Australian cricket, but fans will continue to remember his fearless batting and unforgettable performances.
