After representing Australia across 7 Tests, 149 ODIs, and 130 T20Is with a total of 7,226 runs, 136 wickets, and three ICC title triumphs, veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket at 38, concluding a remarkable 14-year journey defined by explosive strokeplay and extraordinary rescue missions, starting with his iconic 201 not out off 128 balls against Afghanistan in the 2023 ODI World Cup where he single-handedly erased a score of 91/7 despite crippling cramps to win the match with Pat Cummins, followed by his match-winning 108 off 90 balls against England in September 2020 where he partnered with Alex Carey to recover from 73/5 and chase down 303 in Manchester, and his record-equalling century of 104 not out from 48 balls against India in Guwahati in November 2023 to successfully hunt down a 223-run target on the final delivery, followed later by his composed 62 not out off 36 balls against South Africa in Cairns in August 2025 to seal a tense series victory, as well as his exceptional bowling performance in October 2014 against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi where he bowled a double-wicket maiden in the final over to defend 231 and claim a famous one-run victory.
Reflecting on Glenn Maxwell’s international retirement: 5 times the explosive all-rounder rescued Australia
