Overview
- Maxwell confirmed late Monday that he had retired from all international cricket and from Victoria’s red-ball and 50‑over competitions after a 14‑year Australia career.
- He said the decision was driven by the need to manage his body and complete concentrated rehabilitation so he can continue playing in global T20 leagues.
- Selectors had left him out of Cricket Australia’s central contract list and recent short‑format squads as they prioritised younger players, closing the door on a hoped-for farewell at the MCG.
- Maxwell’s final international appearance was against Oman at the 2026 T20 World Cup, and he will continue in franchise T20 cricket while remaining tied to the Melbourne Stars.
- He leaves as one of Australia’s most explosive white‑ball players with 149 ODIs, 130 T20Is, seven Tests, multiple World Cup wins and a signature unbeaten 201* in the 2023 ODI World Cup.