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Glenn Maxwell retires – five memorable moment’s from the international career of ‘The Big Show’

We won't soon forget that double-century against Afghanistan.

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 11:39 AM
Glenn Maxwell retires – five memorable moment’s from the international career of ‘The Big Show’
Key Things to Know
  • Glenn Maxwell has officially announced his retirement from all international and state-level cricket after 14 years.
  • Maxwell finishes his international career with 7,226 runs and 136 wickets across 286 matches for Australia.
  • He won the ODI World Cup twice, in 2015 and 2023, and the T20 World Cup in 2021.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has officially announced his retirement from international and state-level cricket after a 14-year career. The 38-year-old revealed his decision on The Final Word podcast after being left out of the upcoming T20I squad against England. Maxwell finishes his international career representing Australia across 286 matches, accumulating 7,226 runs and taking 136 wickets.

Maxwell's highlighted career moments include winning two ODI World Cups in 2015 and 2023, along with his unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan. He also struck the fastest World Cup century in 40 balls, hit the winning runs in the 2021 T20 World Cup final, and shares the world record for the most men's T20I centuries with five. Maxwell will continue playing franchise cricket for the Melbourne Stars.

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