Glenn Maxwell announces retirement from international cricket
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Glenn Maxwell, the 38-year-old Australian cricketer, has announced his retirement from international cricket. He is also ending his first-class and List A career but will remain available to play for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League (BBL). Maxwell's decision brings to a close a significant chapter in his cricketing career, where he represented Australia in various formats. The Melbourne Stars will now prepare for the upcoming BBL season with Maxwell’s role potentially being limited to domestic competitions.
- •Maxwell retires from international cricket at age 38
- •He concludes his first-class and List A career
- •Maxwell will still play for Melbourne Stars in BBL
- •His retirement impacts Australia’s future selections
- •The announcement was made on November 2, 2026
- 7:02 PMESPNcricinfo — Glenn Maxwell retires from international cricket
"The 38-year-old Australian also calls time on his first-class and List A career but remains available for Melbourne Stars in the BBL
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