Glenn Maxwell Announces Retirement from International Cricket
By Chloe · Published 03 Nov 2026 · Updated 03 Nov 2026
Melbourne, VIC · Victoria News
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Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell ends his international career after representing Australia in 286 matches, but will continue playing franchise T20 cricket.
Australian cricket star Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to an outstanding career representing Australia across all three formats. The 38-year-old made the announcement on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, through an episode of The Final Word cricket podcast.
Maxwell, widely known by his nickname 'The Big Show', has been one of Australia's most entertaining and unpredictable cricketers. His aggressive batting, powerful hitting and ability to change the direction of a match made him an important player in Australia's limited-overs teams for more than a decade.
His retirement means he will no longer represent Australia in Twenty20 International cricket. He has also decided to step away from Victoria's domestic 50-over and four-day competitions. However, his decision does not mean the end of his professional cricket career. Maxwell intends to continue playing franchise Twenty20 competitions, including the Big Bash League with the Melbourne Stars.
During his international career, Maxwell represented Australia in seven Test matches, 149 One-Day Internationals and 130 Twenty20 Internationals. He scored 3,990 runs in ODIs and 2,897 runs in T20 internationals. He also contributed with the ball, taking 51 wickets in T20 internationals.
One of the biggest highlights of his career came during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match against Afghanistan in Mumbai. Australia were struggling at 91 runs for seven wickets while chasing a target of 292. Maxwell produced an extraordinary unbeaten innings of 201 runs from 128 deliveries, helping Australia secure an unlikely victory. Despite suffering severe cramps and having difficulty moving, he continued batting and completed one of the most memorable innings in World Cup history.
Maxwell was also part of Australia's successful campaigns in the 2015 and 2023 ODI World Cups and the 2021 T20 World Cup. His performances earned him recognition as one of the most exciting all-rounders in modern international cricket.
The decision follows discussions about his international future after Australia's T20 World Cup campaign earlier in 2026. He had already retired from ODI cricket in 2025 but had continued to consider playing T20 internationals.
Maxwell explained that he wanted to focus more on his physical fitness and prepare his body for the remaining years of his cricket career. He also acknowledged that the changing direction of the Australian team and opportunities for younger players influenced the timing of his decision.
He had hoped to receive an opportunity for a farewell international appearance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during Australia's upcoming series against England. However, that opportunity will not take place.
His continued involvement with the Melbourne Stars means Australian cricket supporters will still have opportunities to watch him play in domestic T20 competitions.
Maxwell's retirement marks the end of an important chapter in Australian cricket. His fearless batting, memorable performances and ability to produce extraordinary match-winning moments have left a lasting impression on cricket supporters around the world.
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Australian cricket star Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to an outstanding career representing Australia across all three formats. The 38-year-old made the announcement on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, through an episode of The Final Word cricket podcast.
Maxwell, widely known by his nickname 'The Big Show', has been one of Australia's most entertaining and unpredictable cricketers. His aggressive batting, powerful hitting and ability to change the direction of a match made him an important player in Australia's limited-overs teams for more than a decade.
His retirement means he will no longer represent Australia in Twenty20 International cricket. He has also decided to step away from Victoria's domestic 50-over and four-day competitions. However, his decision does not mean the end of his professional cricket career. Maxwell intends to continue playing franchise Twenty20 competitions, including the Big Bash League with the Melbourne Stars.
During his international career, Maxwell represented Australia in seven Test matches, 149 One-Day Internationals and 130 Twenty20 Internationals. He scored 3,990 runs in ODIs and 2,897 runs in T20 internationals. He also contributed with the ball, taking 51 wickets in T20 internationals.
One of the biggest highlights of his career came during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match against Afghanistan in Mumbai. Australia were struggling at 91 runs for seven wickets while chasing a target of 292. Maxwell produced an extraordinary unbeaten innings of 201 runs from 128 deliveries, helping Australia secure an unlikely victory. Despite suffering severe cramps and having difficulty moving, he continued batting and completed one of the most memorable innings in World Cup history.
Maxwell was also part of Australia's successful campaigns in the 2015 and 2023 ODI World Cups and the 2021 T20 World Cup. His performances earned him recognition as one of the most exciting all-rounders in modern international cricket.
The decision follows discussions about his international future after Australia's T20 World Cup campaign earlier in 2026. He had already retired from ODI cricket in 2025 but had continued to consider playing T20 internationals.
Maxwell explained that he wanted to focus more on his physical fitness and prepare his body for the remaining years of his cricket career. He also acknowledged that the changing direction of the Australian team and opportunities for younger players influenced the timing of his decision.
He had hoped to receive an opportunity for a farewell international appearance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during Australia's upcoming series against England. However, that opportunity will not take place.
His continued involvement with the Melbourne Stars means Australian cricket supporters will still have opportunities to watch him play in domestic T20 competitions.
Maxwell's retirement marks the end of an important chapter in Australian cricket. His fearless batting, memorable performances and ability to produce extraordinary match-winning moments have left a lasting impression on cricket supporters around the world.
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