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Australia’s Maxwell announces retirement from international cricket

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket but will continue to play T20 for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 7:50 PM
Australia’s Maxwell announces retirement from international cricket
Key Things to Know
  • Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has officially announced his retirement from international cricket.
  • Maxwell will continue playing domestic Twenty20 cricket for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League.
  • He shares the record for the most men's T20 international centuries with India's Rohit Sharma at five tons.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket after ending his T20 international career. The 38-year-old made his final appearance for Australia against Oman at the 2026 T20 World Cup, though he will continue playing domestic T20 cricket for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League.

Maxwell retires with more than 7,000 runs and 136 wickets across 286 international appearances, including seven Tests, 149 ODIs, and 130 T20Is. A two-time 50-over World Cup champion and 2021 T20 World Cup winner, he shares the men's record of five T20 international centuries with India's Rohit Sharma.

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