CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News / Agencies, Bhopal: Australia’s explosive all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket. With this, his 14-year international career has come to an end. The 38-year-old Maxwell shared his decision through ‘The Final Word’ podcast. He will no longer be seen playing T20 internationals for Australia’s national team. However, he will continue to play franchise cricket.
Maxwell played a total of 286 international matches for Australia. These included seven Tests, 149 ODIs and 130 T20 internationals. Across the three formats, he scored 7,226 runs and took 136 wickets. He was part of the Australian team that won the ODI World Cup in 2015 and 2023. He also played an important role in the team that won the T20 World Cup in 2021.
Among the most memorable innings of Maxwell’s career was his unbeaten double century of 201 against Afghanistan in the 2023 ODI World Cup. In the match played in Mumbai, he led Australia to a historic win despite difficult circumstances. His aggressive batting and ability to play unpredictable shots gave him a distinct identity across the world.
Maxwell said he now wants to focus more on his body and fitness so that he can play the remaining tournaments of his career. He will continue to feature in various T20 franchise tournaments, including the Big Bash League for the Melbourne Stars.
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