Curtain falls on Big Show as Glenn Maxwell retires from T20 international cricket
Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from T20 international cricket at the age of 38. Maxwell, who previously retired from ODIs, will continue to participate in domestic franchise T20 leagues.
Why it matters
Maxwell's retirement marks the end of an era for a prominent Australian short-form cricket star, influencing the future composition of the national team.
Australia’s Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from T20 international cricket. Photograph: Sameera Peiris-ICC/ICC/Getty Images Australia’s Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from T20 international cricket. Photograph: Sameera Peiris-ICC/ICC/Getty Images Australia cricket team Curtain falls on Big Show as Glenn Maxwell retires from T20 international cricket Explosive batter calls time having amassed 2,897 runs at 28.97
38-year-old will continue to play franchise cricket
Prefer the Guardian on Google Australian short-form cricket star Glenn Maxwell has retired from the international game. The 38-year-old had already retired from one-day international cricket in 2025 but has hung up his bat and gloves for Australia’s T20 team, as well as for his state.
Maxwell played with Australia at the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka earlier this year and across his career played 130 T20 internationals, scoring 2,897 runs at 28.97 and with a strike rate of 154.42.
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