Glenn Maxwell has officially retired from One Day International (ODI) cricket, ending a decorated career in the 50-over format. The 36-year-old made the announcement on The Final Word Podcast, citing the physical toll following a 2022 leg injury and the recent Champions Trophy. Despite stepping away from ODIs, Maxwell remains committed to Australia’s T20I squad and plans to continue through to the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Maxwell retires as one of the most explosive players in ODI history. While his career numbers — 3990 runs at 33.81 and 77 wickets — may not tell the full story, his impact was immense. His ODI strike-rate of 126.70 is second only to Andre Russell among players with over 1000 runs, and he owns some of the fastest centuries in World Cup history. His unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup is widely regarded as the greatest ODI innings ever, making him the first non-opener to score a double hundred in an ODI chase.
He was also instrumental in Australia’s 2015 and 2023 World Cup victories, contributing not just with the bat, but also as a vital off-spinner and electric fielder. Maxwell’s bowling proved clutch in several matches, including a double-wicket maiden to win a game against Pakistan in 2014.
Chair of selectors George Bailey praised Maxwell as a dynamic player and lauded his commitment to the team. Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg echoed the sentiment, saying Maxwell inspired fans globally and was central to Australia’s ODI success.
Maxwell is recovering from a broken finger but is likely to be fit for Major League Cricket and Australia’s T20I tour of the West Indies in July.
