{"id":8944,"date":"2025-06-02T11:57:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T06:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=602641"},"modified":"2025-06-02T11:57:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T06:27:43","slug":"with-odi-retirement-glenn-maxwell-signals-complete-exit-from-international-cricket-after-2026-t20-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/with-odi-retirement-glenn-maxwell-signals-complete-exit-from-international-cricket-after-2026-t20-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"With ODI retirement, Glenn Maxwell signals complete exit from international cricket after 2026 T20 World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Australia\u2019s flamboyant allrounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from One Day Internationals, and in doing so, has hinted at a complete international exit following the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. Maxwell, who played 149 ODIs since his debut in 2012, confirmed that the 2027 ODI World Cup is not in his plans, leaving 2026 as the likely curtain call on his illustrious career.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 2027 World Cup feels out of reach,\u201d Maxwell told The Final Word Podcast<\/em>. \u201cI think it\u2019s time to let someone else make that spot their own. Hopefully they get enough time to do it.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 36-year-old has been grappling with lingering physical challenges since his horrific leg injury in 2022, and recently also missed the IPL due to a finger fracture. His body, he admitted, has increasingly struggled to keep up with the demands of 50-over cricket.<\/p>\n

During the Champions Trophy earlier this year, Maxwell realised his limitations after a tough outing on wet and rock-hard outfields. \u201cIt felt like I was just surviving out there, not performing. That\u2019s not the standard I want to set for the team,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

While he remains available for T20s and continues to feature in Australia\u2019s short-format plans, Maxwell\u2019s comments suggest he views the 2026 T20 World Cup\u2014set to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka\u2014as his final act on the international stage.<\/p>\n

With his ODI retirement, Maxwell joins a growing list of senior Australian players stepping away from the format, including Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, and David Warner. The reigning world champions now face a generational handover with several match-winners bowing out.<\/p>\n

Across 149 ODIs, Maxwell amassed 3,990 runs at a staggering strike rate of 126.70\u2014the highest ever among batters with 2,000-plus runs. His tally includes four centuries and 23 fifties, highlighted by an unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup, regarded as one of the greatest knocks in ODI history. He also chipped in with 77 wickets and was renowned for his brilliance in the field.<\/p>\n

As one of Australia\u2019s most complete limited-overs cricketers, Maxwell\u2019s looming full retirement will mark the end of an era\u2014one that lit up cricket with audacious stroke play, electric fielding, and an irreplaceable flair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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