HighLights
  1. Maxwell announced his international retirement on November 3, 2026.
  2. He won the 2015 and 2023 ODI World Cups and the 2021 T20 World Cup.
  3. Maxwell finished with 7,226 international runs and 136 wickets.

Australian cricket has bid farewell to one of its most explosive and entertaining all-rounders, with Glenn Maxwell announcing his retirement from international cricket after an illustrious 14-year career.

The 38-year-old has decided to bring the curtain down on his international journey, ending an era defined by fearless batting, remarkable match-winning performances and extraordinary versatility.

Maxwell confirmed his decision during an appearance on The Final Word podcast, released on Tuesday. He also announced his retirement from domestic 50-over and four-day cricket for Victoria, bringing an end to his red-ball career as well.

"I'm going to be announcing my retirement from international cricket and domestic games for Victoria in the 50-over and the four-day stuff, red ball completely," Maxwell said.

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The Australian all-rounder last represented his country against Oman in the ICC T20 World Cup earlier this year. Although he admitted that he had hoped to receive a farewell appearance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), he understood the team's decision to look towards the future.

"There was, I suppose, a small hope or discussion that I might have been able to potentially get a send-off game at the MCG (Melbourne), but I can completely understand the direction they're going with this squad," he added.

Maxwell's International Career And Major Records

Nicknamed the 'Big Show' for his explosive power-hitting and unconventional strokeplay, Maxwell represented Australia in 149 ODIs, 130 T20Is and seven Test matches.

He was an integral member of Australia's successful white-ball teams, winning two ODI World Cups in 2015 and 2023, along with the T20 World Cup in 2021.

One of the defining moments of his career came during the 2023 ODI World Cup against Afghanistan. Battling severe exhaustion and struggling physically, Maxwell produced an extraordinary unbeaten double century to guide Australia to a remarkable victory in Mumbai.

His 201-run knock remains one of the greatest individual innings in World Cup history and perfectly demonstrated his ability to deliver under extraordinary pressure.

Maxwell finished his ODI career with 3,990 runs at an impressive strike rate of 126.7. In T20 Internationals, he accumulated 2,897 runs at a strike rate of 154.4, showcasing his reputation as one of the most destructive batters in the shortest format.

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Across all three international formats, he registered 10 centuries and claimed 136 wickets, establishing himself as one of Australia's finest all-rounders.

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Maxwell Looks Ahead To The Next Chapter

Explaining his decision, Maxwell highlighted the importance of managing his fitness and preparing for the remaining tournaments in his career.

"It's probably a time where I probably need to spend a little bit more time investing in the body to make sure I can get through the remaining couple of tournaments I've got in my career," he said.

He also acknowledged that Australian cricket would need to give opportunities to younger players as the team prepares for the changing demands of international cricket, particularly with the 2028 Olympics approaching.


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