Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell on Monday (June 2, 2025) retired from ODIs to focus on subsequent yr’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, saying that he didn’t want to “play for selfish reasons” given how his physique has been struggling to maintain up.
The 36-year-old explosive batter and sometimes underestimated off-spin bowler performed 149 ODI matches for Australia together with what’s regarded by many as the best one-day innings of all-time.
Knock in opposition to Afghanistan
Maxwell got here in in opposition to Afghanistan on the 2023 World Cup together with his facet reeling at 7-91. In a high-pressure state of affairs and battling extreme cramps in searing warmth, he smashed 201 off simply 128 balls to snatch victory from jaws of defeat. Australia went on to win the World Cup, beating favourites India in Ahmedabad.
Glen Maxwell throughout ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in opposition to Afghanistan on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. File
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“I felt like I was letting the team down a little bit with how body was reacting to the conditions. I had a good chat with (Chair of Selectors) George Bailey and I asked him what his thoughts were going forward,” he advised the ‘Final Word Podcast’.
“We talked about the 2027 World Cup and I said to him ‘I don’t think I am going to make that, it’s time to start planning for people in my position to have a crack at it and make the position their own’.”
Injury throughout IPL
Maxwell had just lately returned from an IPL stint with Punjab Kings that was lower brief by a damaged finger.
“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,” stated the explosive batter.
Maxwell’s strike charge of 126 is the second highest in ODI cricket, behind solely the West Indian heavy hitter Andre Russell. He has 4 a whole bunch and 23 half centuries together with 77 wickets.
“Maxwell has made the decision to prioritise his preparation for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, the Big Bash League and his other global commitments,” Cricket Australia stated in a press release.
Decorated profession
Maxwell performed many unimaginable video games throughout his embellished one-day profession which included two ODI World Cup wins. The announcement marks second important retirement of an Australian staff member following Marcus Stoinis’ resolution to stop ODI cricket earlier this yr.
“I think back to right at the start I was picked ahead of my time and out of the blue. I was just proud just to be playing a couple of games for Australia. I thought I was just going to have that,” stated Maxwell reflecting on his ODI profession.
“Since then, I have been able to go through the up and downs of being dropped, being brought back, playing in a few World Cups and being a part of some great teams.”
Tributes
Todd Greenberg, CA Chief Executive congratulated Maxwell an thrilling and influential someday worldwide profession.
“Glenn’s ballistic batting has lit up the cricket world and been one of the cornerstones of Australia’s continued success in the 50 over game, including his heroic role in the 2023 World Cup triumph,” he stated.
“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.” Former Australia captain and present chief selector George Bailey too spoke glowingly of Maxwell.
“Glenn will be known as one of the one-day game’s most dynamic players, who had key roles in two ODI World Cup victories.
“His stage of pure expertise and talent is outstanding. Fortunately, he nonetheless has a lot to provide Australia within the T20 format. All issues going effectively he will probably be pivotal within the subsequent 12 months as we construct towards the World Cup early subsequent yr,” stated Bailey.
Published – June 02, 2025 12:26 pm IST
