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Glenn Maxwell retires from international cricket and domestic formats

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 6:20 AM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Glenn Maxwell retires from international cricket and domestic formats

Summary

Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket and domestic formats during an episode of The Final Word podcast on November 3, 2026. The 38-year-old all-rounder, known for his aggressive batting, represented Australia in 149 ODIs, 130 T20Is, and seven Tests, contributing to multiple World Cup victories. He expressed a desire to focus on fitness and the remaining tournaments in his career. Despite hoping for a farewell match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, he acknowledged the team's shift towards younger players. Maxwell's final international appearance was at the T20 World Cup against Oman in February.

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By the Numbers

•Maxwell retires at age 38, effective immediately.
•He played 149 ODIs, 130 T20Is, and seven Tests for Australia.
•Maxwell was part of the ODI World Cup-winning teams in 2015 and 2023.
•His last match came against Oman during the T20 World Cup in February.
•He expressed intentions to focus on his fitness moving forward.

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6:20 AMYahoo Sports — 'The Big Show' is over: Glenn Maxwell announces retirement from international cricket

What they're saying

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Maxwell, popularly known as 'The Big Show', represented Australia in 149 ODIs, 130 T20Is and seven Test matches. He was part of Australia's 2015 and 2023 ODI World Cup-winning teams and also played a key role in the team's T20 World Cup triumph in 2021.
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