Australia's Glenn Maxwell retired from international cricket

Australia's Glenn Maxwell retired from international cricket

According to Skysports.

Background

Glenn Maxwell, who will now play in the BBL for Melbourne Stars, has achieved many important milestones in his international career. He is one of the few Australian players to have scored centuries in all three formats. Following his departure, Melbourne Stars will get a chance to take advantage of his cricketing intelligence and experience.

Why it matters

Glenn Maxwell's retirement from international cricket is a significant moment for Australian cricket. His achievements, such as scoring five centuries in T20 international cricket, put him in a unique position. Now, he will continue to play in the BBL for the Melbourne Stars, which makes his role even more important.

Key Points

• Australia's Glenn Maxwell retired from international cricket.
• Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket, although he will continue to play T20 for Melbourne Stars..
• Australia's Glenn Maxwell announces retirement from international cricket.

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket while he will continue to play T20 for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League. The 38-year-old Maxwell last played for his country in the T20 World Cup against Oman, where he took 2-13 from three overs and was not required to bat. Maxwell has scored five centuries in T20 international cricket, which is a record he shares with India's Rohit Sharma. He is one of only five Australian male players to score a century in all three international formats, joining Shane Watson, David Warner, Josh Inglis and Mitchell Marsh.

Speaking on the Final Word podcast, Maxwell said, "I had a little hope that maybe I might get a farewell match at the MCG. But I completely understand the direction they're going with this [T20] team. There will be a lot of changes over the next 12 to 24 months, with the Olympics [2028] coming up, and they've got to make sure they get some of the young players ready to face international pressure."

Maxwell retired from One Day International cricket in June last year, with his most memorable performance coming during the 2023 World Cup. He played a match-winning innings of 201 off 128 balls against Afghanistan as Australia recovered from 91–7 to chase down the target of 292. This 128-ball double century of Maxwell was the second fastest at that time, whereas now it is the fourth. England white-ball captain Harry Brook scored the fastest ODI double ton in 114 balls against Sri Lanka.

Maxwell won the 2023 and 2015 50-over World Cups with Australia, while he also scored the winning runs to lead his country to the T20 World Cup title in 2021. In 286 international matches (149 ODIs, 130 T20Is and seven Tests), Maxwell scored over 7,000 runs and also took 136 wickets.

What will happen next

After Maxwell's retirement, young players are likely to get a chance in the Australian team, especially in view of the upcoming Olympics. His presence in the BBL will be crucial for Melbourne Stars as they look to strengthen their squad in the upcoming season. Maxwell's experience and leadership can become a source of inspiration for young players.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Glenn Maxwell retire from international cricket?

Glenn Maxwell has recently announced his retirement from international cricket.

When was Glenn Maxwell's last international match?

Glenn Maxwell's last international match was against Oman in the T20 World Cup.

How many T20 International centuries has Glenn Maxwell scored?

Glenn Maxwell has scored five centuries in T20 international cricket.

What impact will Glenn Maxwell's retirement have on Australian cricket?

Maxwell's retirement will provide opportunities for younger players in the Australian team, as he is talking about changes in the next 12 to 24 months.

Which team will Glenn Maxwell play for now?

Glenn Maxwell will continue to play T20 for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League.

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