Glenn Maxwell has concluded his career as one of the finest players to represent the Australian Cricket Team. In the latest development, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs). Citing the physical demands of the 50-over format, Maxwell shared that it has become increasingly exhausting for him. He has informed the selectors to begin preparing the team for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027.
Widely regarded as one of the top all-rounders in white-ball cricket, Maxwell made this decision with his long-term fitness in mind. However, the right-hander has confirmed that he will continue to play T20 Internationals and Test matches for Australia if given the opportunity.
Reflecting on his decision, Maxwell revealed that he had a conversation with the selectors, expressing his unlikeliness to make it to the 2027 World Cup. Speaking on the Final Word podcast, he stated:
“I said to him right then and there, ‘I don’t think I’m going to make that. I think it’s time to start planning for people in my position, to have a crack at it and try and make that spot their own for the 2027 World Cup. Hopefully they get enough of a lead-in where they can have success in that role.’”
“It feels like just getting through is exhausting” – Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell candidly admitted that playing ODI cricket has become physically demanding for him, especially when conditions aren’t ideal. He shared that in such situations, it’s more about enduring the game rather than performing at his best.
“I started to realise that if I don’t have the perfect conditions in 50-over cricket, my body just struggles to get through it. It feels like a tiring affair just to make it through – almost like surviving the 50 overs – let alone being at my best during those overs and then going out to perform with the bat as well.”
Glenn Maxwell concluded his ODI career as one of Australia’s finest all-rounders. He was a key part of Australia’s triumphs in the 2015 and 2023 ODI World Cups, contributing significantly with both bat and ball. He retires with the highest batting strike rate (126.70) in ODI history among players with at least 2,000 runs.
Across 149 ODIs for Australia, Glenn Maxwell scored 3,990 runs at an average of 33.8. His record includes four centuries and 23 fifties, with a career-best unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup — a knock hailed as one of the greatest in ODI history.
Glenn Maxwell played his final ODI during the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Apart from his batting, Maxwell was also a reliable bowler, taking 77 wickets at an average of 47.32, and was widely regarded as one of the best fielders in the format. His retirement undoubtedly leaves a significant gap in the Australian side.
