Australia’s Glenn Maxwell celebrates after the Australia v Afghanistan match on the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India, November 7, 2023. — Reuters
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell on Monday introduced his fast retirement from One Day Internationals, drawing the curtain on his 50-over profession.
The 36-year-old will proceed to signify Australia in T20 Internationals and is anticipated to stay in competition for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Maxwell’s resolution comes within the wake of Australia’s semi-final exit from the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this 12 months and follows the current ODI retirement of fellow World Cup winner Steven Smith.
Though Maxwell has not formally stepped away from Check cricket, a return to the red-ball format seems unlikely.
The announcement was made throughout a long-form interview on the Closing Phrase Podcast, the place Maxwell cited the bodily toll of ODI cricket, particularly following his critical leg damage in 2022, as a key think about his resolution.
“I felt like I was letting the team down a little bit with how body was reacting to the conditions,” Maxwell mentioned. “I had a good chat with [Australia chair of selectors] George Bailey and I asked him what his thoughts were going forward.
“We talked in regards to the 2027 World Cup and I mentioned to him ‘I do not suppose I’m going to make that, it is time to begin planning for individuals in my place to have a crack at it and make the place their very own’. Hopefully they get sufficient of a lead-in to hold onto that position.
“I always said I wasn’t going to hand my position over if I felt like I was still good enough to play. I didn’t want to just hold on for a couple of series and almost play for selfish reasons.
“They’re shifting in such a transparent route so this give them the very best take a look at what the line-up is main into that subsequent World Cup. I understand how essential that planning is.”
Maxwell insisted he didn’t want to hold on for selfish reasons and believes stepping aside now gives Australia clarity in planning for the future.
Despite modest raw statistics—3,990 runs at 33.81 and 77 wickets at 47.32 in 149 ODIs—Maxwell’s impact on the game was immense. His blistering strike-rate of 126.70 is second only to Andre Russell in ODI history and remains unmatched among players with over 2,000 runs.
His ODI career included four memorable centuries, none more iconic than his unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan during the 2023 World Cup in Mumbai.
That knock, made while chasing 292 after Australia had collapsed to 91 for 7, was the first double-century by an Australian in ODIs, the first-ever in a chase, and the first by any non-opener.
“I am extraordinarily lucky that I used to be capable of have my second,” Maxwell said of his greatest innings. “All the things that you have labored laborious for, the height of your powers, having the ability to put it in entrance of the world to see and it is virtually like saying, that is the very best of me, you may both take it or depart it, however that is all I’ve obtained.”
Maxwell also set the record for the fastest century in ODI World Cup history—off just 40 balls against the Netherlands in Delhi—and holds the fourth-fastest ton as well, which he scored in 51 balls against Sri Lanka during the 2015 tournament in Sydney.
Another standout performance came in 2020 when he and Alex Carey pulled off a stunning chase of 303 against England at Old Trafford after Australia had fallen to 73 for 5. Maxwell’s 108 off 90 balls played a pivotal role in securing the series win.
“I feel that was most likely certainly one of my favorite reminiscences,” Maxwell said. “Being on the market with Alex Carey, he had had a little bit of a troublesome begin to his innings, however as soon as he began to get the get the ball within the center about a number of instances, it was nice enjoyable on the market.”Â
“And to be part of his first one-day hundred on the market, and to play an enormous position in profitable that collection with every thing that went on over the [previous] few months, not enjoying cricket for a very long time, and having everybody in a bio-secure bubble and doing quarantine continuous, it simply made all of it price it,” he added.
Maxwell’s bowling, often overshadowed by his batting, also proved vital in major tournaments. He played a key role as Australia’s frontline spinner in the 2015 World Cup, and again as a second spinner during the 2023 edition in India, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 4.81.
He also delivered one of the most memorable final overs in ODI history, bowling a double-wicket maiden against Pakistan in 2014 to defend just two runs.
Known for his electric fielding, Maxwell consistently contributed in key positions both inside the circle and in the deep, earning a reputation as one of Australia’s finest all-round fielders.
Australia’s chairman of selectors George Bailey praised Maxwell’s overall contribution to the game.
“Congratulations to Glenn on what has been one of the thrilling and influential someday worldwide careers within the format’s historical past,” Greenberg said. “Glenn’s ballistic batting has lit up the cricket world and been one of many cornerstones of Australia’s continued success within the 50 over recreation, together with his heroic position within the 2023 World Cup triumph.
“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.
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg also paid tribute to Maxwell’s career.
“Australian cricket is indebted to Glenn for his ODI exploits and excited that he’ll now give attention to our quest to win the ICC T20 World Cup subsequent 12 months.”
Maxwell is at the moment recovering from a fractured finger sustained in the course of the IPL however is anticipated to return to motion in lower than two weeks for Main League Cricket in the US.
He’s additionally prone to be named in Australia’s squad for the five-match T20I collection within the Caribbean, beginning July 20.
