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Glenn Maxwell retires from international cricket

The 36-year-old Australian also calls time on his first-class and List A career but remains available for Melbourne Stars in the BBL…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 6:55 PM
Glenn Maxwell retires from international cricket
Key Things to Know
  • Glenn Maxwell has officially announced his retirement from international, first-class, and List A cricket.
  • His final match for Australia was against Oman at the 2026 T20 World Cup in February.
  • Maxwell will continue playing franchise cricket, extending his contract with the Melbourne Stars through 2027-28.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has officially retired from international cricket, concluding a stellar career that included two ODI World Cups and one T20 World Cup title. The 38-year-old also announced his departure from first-class and List A cricket. His final appearance for Australia came against Oman in February during the 2026 T20 World Cup, following his previous retirement from ODIs in 2025.

Maxwell will continue to participate in franchise competitions, remaining available for the Melbourne Stars after signing a contract extension running through the 2027-28 BBL season. Across his international career, Maxwell featured in seven Test matches and played 130 T20Is, where he scored 2,897 runs and shares the men's record of five centuries with Rohit Sharma.

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