Glenn Maxwell Retires from One-Day International Cricket

Glenn Maxwell has retired from one-day international cricket, ending a career that spanned 149 ODIs for Australia.

The 36-year-old Maxwell played a crucial role in Australia's World Cup campaigns, including an unbeaten double-century in the 2023 World Cup.

He scored 3,990 runs at a strike-rate of 126.70, the second best in ODI history, and posted four centuries in the format.

Maxwell's decision to retire from ODI cricket is driven by the physical toll of the game, which can take up to eight hours and be played on short turnarounds.

He didn't want to just hold on for a couple of series and almost play for selfish reasons, Maxwell said.

The Australian selectors are moving in a clear direction, and Maxwell's retirement gives them the best look at what the lineup is leading into the next World Cup.

Maxwell will continue to play Twenty20 cricket, with the goal of helping Australia win the World Cup next year.

He has had to miss games due to injuries sustained in off-field accidents, including a concussion at the 2023 World Cup.

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg praised Maxwell's career, saying his ballistic batting has lit up the cricket world.

George Bailey, Australia's selection chairman, said Maxwell's level of natural talent and skill is remarkable.

Maxwell's energy in the field and under-rated ability with the ball have been superb, Bailey said.

The Big Show nickname stuck in the domestic media due to Maxwell's rapid-fire batting.

He is a popular character inside and outside of sports stadiums.

Maxwell played seven cricket tests, but his ability to score quickly and manufacture shots were more suited to the white ball formats.

His 201 not out off 128 balls against Afghanistan in 2023 helped Australia salvage its World Cup campaign in India.

Maxwell's retirement confirmation gives the selectors a clear direction for the next World Cup.

He knows how important that planning is, Maxwell said.

The physical toll of the ODI game was beginning to impact on his fielding ability, Maxwell said.

He didn't think he'd make it to the 2027 World Cup, so he decided to retire from ODI cricket.

Maxwell's career has been memorable for his unconventional shot-making and brilliant fielding.

He will be remembered as one of the most exciting and influential one-day international cricketers.

Maxwell's passion for and commitment to playing for Australia have been superb, Bailey said.

Fortunately, he still has much to offer Australia in the T20 format, Bailey said.