Australian cricket legend Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from both international and domestic cricket. Over the course of his 14-year career in Australia, Maxwell played 286 matches. He has also bid farewell to List A and first-class cricket; however, he will continue to play in T20 franchise cricket.
Maxwell had already retired from ODI cricket in June last year, though he remained available for the T20 side. He also participated in the 2026 T20 World Cup, which was held in Australia. In a video clip, while reflecting on his career, Maxwell noted that with the Olympics and the World Cup approaching in 2028, Australia will likely need a younger and more energetic team—making the coming months crucial for the team's development. Speaking on 'The Final Word' production, Glenn Maxwell said, "It would have been great to play a farewell match at the MCG, but I am very clear about the direction things are heading. With the Olympics on the horizon, I expect to see some significant changes over the next 12 to 24 months.
Glenn Maxwell International Career
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 7 | 339 | 104 |
| ODIs | 149 | 3,990 | 201 |
| T20Is | 130 | 2,897 | 145 |
Glenn Maxwell's Top 5 Best International Innings
1. 201* vs Afghanistan – 2023 ODI World Cup
Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten 201-run innings against Afghanistan in the 2023 ODI World Cup is, without a doubt, the finest performance of his international career. It is regarded as one of the most spectacular individual displays by any player in the history of ODI cricket. In Mumbai, Australia was chasing a target of 292; however, the Afghan bowlers completely dominated the Australian batting lineup, reducing the five-time world champions to 91/7.
With Australia on the brink of defeat, Maxwell produced a remarkable batting display. Despite suffering from severe muscle cramps and struggling to run between the wickets, he continued to launch relentless attacks against the Afghan bowlers. Maxwell scored 201 runs off just 128 balls, featuring 21 fours and 10 sixes. Together with Pat Cummins, he forged an incredible 202-run partnership for the eighth wicket.
Cummins contributed only 12 runs to this partnership, with the vast majority of the runs coming from Maxwell’s bat. Ultimately, Australia successfully chased down the target with three wickets in hand. This extraordinary innings proved decisive in guiding Australia to the semi-finals and became one of the most memorable moments of the 2023 World Cup.
2. 145* vs Sri Lanka – 2016 T20I
In 2016, Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten 145-run innings against Sri Lanka was a spectacular performance that showcased his aggressive batting prowess in T20 cricket. In the first T20I of Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka, Maxwell opened the innings alongside David Warner. Following Warner’s dismissal, Maxwell took the full responsibility of the Australian innings upon his shoulders.
He took the Sri Lankan bowlers to the cleaners, hitting shots to every corner of the ground, and brought up his century in magnificent fashion. His innings included 14 fours and 9 sixes. Maxwell remained unbeaten on 145 off just 65 balls, helping Australia post a massive total of 263/3. At the time, this was the highest team total in T20 International cricket. Ultimately, Australia defeated Sri Lanka by 85 runs. This innings established Maxwell as one of the most dangerous T20I batters in international cricket.
3. 113* vs India – 2019 T20I
In the second T20I match played in Bengaluru in February 2019, Glenn Maxwell delivered another spectacular performance against India. Batting first, India posted a total of 190/4 in their 20 overs, with Virat Kohli contributing an unbeaten 72 and MS Dhoni adding an unbeaten 40. Australia faced a challenging target of 191 runs for victory. However, Maxwell made the match memorable with his brilliant batting; he scored an unbeaten 113 off just 55 balls, featuring seven fours and nine sixes. His aggressive style of play placed immense pressure on the Indian bowling attack.
Australia successfully chased down the target in 19.4 overs, securing a seven-wicket victory. Thanks to Maxwell’s century, Australia clinched the two-match T20I series 2-0. Furthermore, this innings demonstrated that Maxwell possesses the ability to deliver an extraordinary performance even under pressure against a formidable Indian side.
4. 103* vs England – 2018 T20I
Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten 103 against England in February 2018 stands as one of the finest performances of his international career. Chasing a target set by England, Australia faced early trouble, losing two wickets in the very first over. With the team in desperate need of a strong batting display, Maxwell stepped up to the challenge and struck a magnificent century.
Playing with an aggressive yet composed approach, he scored 103 runs off just 58 balls, featuring 10 fours and four sixes. Supported well by the rest of the Australian batting lineup, Maxwell guided his team to a five-wicket victory. He also contributed with the ball, taking three wickets in the match. This all-round performance made it one of his most memorable T20I matches. The century was particularly significant as it demonstrated Maxwell’s ability to deliver outstanding performances with both bat and ball on the international stage, even in high-pressure encounters.
5. 108 vs England – 2020 ODI
Glenn Maxwell’s innings of 108 runs against England in Manchester in 2020 can be considered one of his finest international performances. In the third and deciding ODI of the series, Australia faced a daunting target. The team was in a precarious position, having lost 5 wickets for just 73 runs. Just as it seemed the match was slipping away from Australia, Maxwell joined Alex Carey at the crease. Together, they forged a magnificent partnership that completely shifted the momentum of the game. Maxwell scored 108 runs off 90 balls, while Carey also made a vital contribution of 106 runs.
The pair added 212 runs for the sixth wicket, enabling Australia to recover from a dire situation and secure a memorable 3-wicket victory. This innings showcased a different side of Maxwell’s batting; rather than relying solely on aggressive shots, he demonstrated patience and composure. It proved that he is equally capable of building match-winning partnerships.
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