Australian All-Rounder Glenn Maxwell Retires From ODI Cricket

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has retired from One-Day International (ODI) cricket to focus solely on Twenty20 cricket, aiming for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Maxwell, who played 149 ODIs between 2012 and 2025, finished with the second highest strike rate in ODI history, amassing 3,149 to 3,990 runs with an average around 33.81 and a strike rate of approximately 126.70, alongside 77 wickets and 91 catches. His ODI career is highlighted by iconic innings, including the fastest hundred and the only double century by an Australian, notably his unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup, regarded as one of the greatest ODI innings. Citing physical strain and concerns about his body's ability to handle the demands of 50-over cricket, Maxwell decided to step aside to allow Cricket Australia to prepare younger players for the 2027 World Cup. He emphasized that his decision was made after discussions with George Bailey, chairman of selectors, and was motivated by a desire not to hold his spot selfishly but to support the team's future planning. Maxwell's retirement follows that of Steve Smith from ODIs, marking a generational transition in the Australian cricket team.