Australian Cricket Star Glenn Maxwell Retires From International Competition

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell ended his international cricket career on Tuesday after selectors chose younger players for the upcoming series against England, concluding a prolific limited-overs run.

The 38-year-old made the announcement on a podcast, confirming he will also stop playing domestic four-day and 50-over matches for Victoria.

Maxwell played 130 T20 internationals, scoring 2,897 runs at a strike rate of 154.42, and featured in 149 one-day internationals and 7 Tests.

His departure closes a significant chapter for Australian short-form cricket, where he won multiple global titles and entertained fans with aggressive batting.

Maxwell spoke about his exit on a podcast episode released on Tuesday.

“A little bit sad and a little bit inevitable too, but I’m announcing my retirement from international cricket,” said Glenn Maxwell.

The player had retired from one-day internationals last year and hoped to receive a final send-off match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

That possibility disappeared when selectors named a younger squad on Monday to face England.

“There was, I suppose, a small hope or discussion that I might have been able to potentially get a send-off game at the MCG, but I can completely understand the direction they’re going with this squad,” said Maxwell.

The Hindu reported that Maxwell was also bypassed for a series against Bangladesh in June.

Times of India reported that the veteran wants to invest more time in his fitness to prepare his body for remaining tournaments.

Maxwell will continue to play franchise Twenty20 cricket.

The Guardian reported he will play for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League, while The Hindu reported he will play for the Melbourne Renegades.