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Glenn Maxwell Ends ODI Career to Focus on T20 Future

He cites physical strain during the Champions Trophy as the catalyst for stepping away from 50-over cricket.

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Glenn Maxwell Announces Shock Retirement From ODI Cricket
Cricket - ICC Men's Champions Trophy - Semi Final - India v Australia - Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - March 4, 2025 Australia's Glenn Maxwell in action REUTERS/Satish Kumar/File Photo
Cricket - Second One Day International - England v Australia - Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, Britain - September 21, 2024 Australia's Glenn Maxwell celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Jacob Bethell, caught by Mitchell Starc Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff/File Photo

Overview

  • Maxwell announced immediate retirement from ODIs after 149 matches, finishing with 3,990 runs and 77 wickets over 13 years.
  • He said his body struggled with varied outfield and pitch conditions in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, affecting his fielding and batting endurance.
  • Cricket Australia’s chair of selectors, George Bailey, lauded him as one of the format’s most dynamic players and confirmed he remains available for T20 internationals.
  • Maxwell plans to concentrate on the 2026 T20 World Cup and his domestic and global franchise commitments in the 20-over format.
  • His decision opens opportunities for younger all-rounders to stake their claims ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup cycle.