Glenn Maxwell retires from international cricket, stays in T20 leagues
Glenn Maxwell, 38, announced on Tuesday that he is ending his international career, meaning he will no longer play for Australia in any format. His last match for Australia was a T20 World Cup game against Oman, where he bowled three overs for 2‑13 and did not bat. Maxwell will continue in franchise T20 competitions, including the Melbourne Stars in the upcoming Big Bash League season. He had already quit one‑day internationals last year and will also stop playing red‑ball domestic cricket.
Key facts
- Maxwell shares the record of five T20 international centuries with India's Rohit Sharma.
- He had hoped for a farewell match at the MCG, but the squad selection removed that possibility.
- Maxwell said he needs extra time for physical preparation ahead of his remaining tournaments.
- He will retire from Victorian domestic 50‑over and four‑day cricket as well as all red‑ball formats.
- Maxwell played 149 one‑day internationals, 130 T20 internationals and seven Test matches for Australia.
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Why it matters
His exit ends a prolific era for Australian limited‑overs cricket and opens spots for younger players ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
What changed
First published from Sky Sports, The Guardian, ABC News (Australia) and CNA