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Glenn Maxwell retires from ODIs to concentrate on T20 ambitions

He stepped away following discussions with selection chair George Bailey to manage his body ahead of the next T20 World Cup.

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Australia's Glenn Maxwell has called time on his ODI career
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Overview

  • Maxwell ends his 50-over career at 36 after citing the physical toll of ODI cricket
  • He highlighted challenging outfield conditions and body soreness at the Champions Trophy as major factors in his decision
  • Maxwell departs with 3,990 runs at a 126 strike rate and 77 wickets across 149 ODIs
  • After talks with selection chair George Bailey, he opted out of pursuing a spot in the 2027 ODI World Cup
  • He will continue playing in the Indian Premier League and Big Bash League while targeting next year’s T20 World Cup