Australian explosive all -rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from ODI International Cricket. 35 -year -old Maxwell said goodbye to his 13 -year ODI career. Everyone is surprised by his sudden retirement decision, however, he has also given the reason for his retirement himself.
Actually, Glenn Maxwell made his ODI debut on 25 August 2012. He played the first ODI match against Afghanistan in Sharjah, in which only 2 runs were scored on his bat. At the same time, he played the last match of his ODI cricket in the semi -finals against India in the Champions Trophy 2025. In that match, Maxwell became the victim of Akshar Patel by scoring 7 runs.
Now Glenn Maxwell has said goodbye to his 13 -year ODI career. He announced his retirement from his ODI and said that now he wants to focus more on T20 International cricket. Especially in view of the next T20 World Cup to be held in 2026.
At the same time, Maxwell said in The Final Word Podcast that, I have always said that if I feel that I am contributing equally for my team, then I will never be separated from ODIs but I did not want to play for selfish reasons.
At the same time, Maxwell was affecting his performance, especially due to his leg injury, especially due to his leg injury. Maxwell felt that he might not be able to stand till the 2027 ODI World Cup and that is why he announced his retirement from ODIs. Maxwell further stated that he talked about the 2027 World Cup and told Bailey that, I would not think I would be able to reach there, it is time to start planning for other players at my place so that they can adopt this role. I always said that I will not leave my situation until I think I am still quite good to play. I did not want to stay for a few series and play for almost selfish reasons.