Glenn Maxwell announces retirement from international cricket
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Maxwell was part of three World Cup-winning Australian teams.
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from international cricket on November 2, 2026, bringing his 14-year career with Australia to a close. The 37-year-old represented the country in all three formats and became one of its most important white-ball players.
Maxwell made his international debut in 2012 and was part of Australia’s 2015 and 2023 ODI World Cup-winning teams. He also helped the team win the 2021 T20 World Cup.
He retired from ODI cricket in June 2025 after 149 matches but continued representing Australia in T20Is before announcing his international retirement.
Glenn Maxwell’s 201-run knock against Afghanistan
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One of the biggest highlights of Maxwell’s career came during the 2023 ODI World Cup against Afghanistan in Mumbai.
Australia were struggling at 91/7 while chasing 292 runs when Maxwell scored an unbeaten 201 off 128 deliveries. Despite suffering from severe cramps, he helped Australia secure a three-wicket victory.
His innings included 21 fours and 10 sixes. He also shared an unbeaten 202-run partnership with Pat Cummins.
Glenn Maxwell’s international career stats
Maxwell finished his international career with 7 Tests, 149 ODIs and 130 T20Is. In Tests, he scored 339 runs and took eight wickets. In ODIs, he accumulated 3,990 runs at an average of 33.81, including four centuries and 23 half-centuries. He also claimed 77 wickets.
In T20Is, Maxwell scored 2,897 runs at a strike rate of 154.42, including five centuries and 12 half-centuries. He also picked up 51 wickets.
The destructive all-rounder also had a successful franchise career, featuring in 530 T20 matches. He has scored 11,369 runs at a strike rate of 154.30 and taken 214 wickets.
In the IPL, he represented four franchises in 141 matches, scoring 2,819 runs and taking 41 wickets. He also scored 3,317 runs in 129 Big Bash League appearances.
When did Glenn Maxwell announce his international retirement?
Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from international cricket on November 2, 2026.
How many international matches did Glenn Maxwell play for Australia?
Maxwell played 286 international matches, including seven Tests, 149 ODIs and 130 T20Is.
How many runs did Glenn Maxwell score in international cricket?
He scored 339 Test runs, 3,990 ODI runs and 2,897 T20I runs.
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