Australian cricket sensation Glenn Maxwell retires from ODI cricket, bringing to a close a sensational career that lasted 149 One Day Internationals and spanned two ODI World Cup wins. The high-scoring all-rounder dropped the decision on the Final Word Podcast, citing the mounting physical drain on his body, particularly following a nasty leg injury in 2022.
Though retiring from the 50-over format, Maxwell will still be playing for Australia in T20 Internationals, with the 2026 T20 World Cup as his target.
Glenn Maxwell Retires from the ODI Format: Reason behind
Maxwell, 36, said ODI cricket was physically demanding, especially since his 2022 leg fracture. He conceded to feeling stiff after games in the recent Champions Trophy and felt it was time to make way for younger players before the 2027 World Cup.
“I sort of felt I was letting the team down a bit with the way my body was responding,” Maxwell said. “It’s time to begin making plans for individuals in my position to take over.”
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His announcement comes on the heels of fellow teammate Steven Smith’s retirement from ODIs earlier this year.
A Look Back at Glenn Maxwell’s ODI Career
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While Glenn Maxwell’s ODI record reads 3990 runs at 33.81 and 77 wickets in 149 matches, it hardly does justice to his influence. He was arguably the most destructive batter the format has known, boasting a career strike rate of 126.70, second only to Andre Russell among those with more than 1000 ODI runs.
Iconic Innings
201 vs Afghanistan* – 2023 World Cup: The first double century by a non-opener and the best chase in World Cup history.
Fastest World Cup Century – 40 balls against the Netherlands in 2023.
2015 World Cup Knockouts – Match-winning 44* against Pakistan in the quarter-final and two vital wickets.
73/5 to 303 – Winning 108 against England in 2020 with Alex Carey.
Why Glenn Maxwell’s Retirement Matters for ODI Cricket
Maxwell was not just a batter – he was an all-rounder for the entire ODI:
An integral bowler in wins both in 2the 015 and 2023 World Cups, producing important spells and posting economy rates under pressure. One of the most agile fielders in contemporary cricket, famous for his reflexes and run-saving throws both in the ring and deep.
George Bailey, selector for Australia, stated,
“Glenn will be remembered as one of ODI cricket’s most dynamic players. His energy, skill, and passion were unmatched.”
What’s Next for Glenn Maxwell?
Even though Glenn Maxwell retired from ODIs, he’s not giving up on T20 cricket. He’s likely to bounce back from his present finger injury in time for:
Major League Cricket (USA) – Begins in less than two weeks.
Australia’s T20 tour of the Caribbean – Starts July 20.
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg had this to say:
“Glenn’s explosive batting has inspired generations. Australian cricket is in his debt for his ODI contributions.”
Glenn Maxwell Leaves an ODI Legacy That Will Be Hard to Match
In a genre that’s too underrated between Tests and T20s, Glenn Maxwell redefined the limits of ODI cricket. Whether it was with bat, ball, or in the field, Maxwell was a match-winner in the true sense of the term.
His retirement from ODIs signals the end of an era, but viewers can still expect his brilliance in T20s.
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