It’s official — Australia’s hard-hitting all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is done with One Day Internationals. The announcement came quietly but left a big impact. Maxwell, 35, said he’s stepping away from the 50-over format to give his body a break and focus on other things.
“I’ve had a good run,” he said during a candid interview. “But it’s time now.”
Maxwell didn’t hold a press conference or make a dramatic post. Just a few words and the news was out — he’s moving on from ODIs after more than a decade in the game.
He debuted in 2012. Since then, he’s played 130+ matches, smashed nearly 4,000 runs, and grabbed over 60 wickets. Those stats only tell part of the story. It’s his style people will remember — unorthodox, fearless, unpredictable.
Who could forget that miracle knock against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup? Limping, cramping, nearly out — but somehow, he scored 201* and won the match. One of the wildest chases in World Cup history. That alone is enough to cement his name in cricket’s modern memory.
Maxwell says he’ll still be available for T20 cricket, both international and franchise. That’s where his focus is now — shorter games, quicker pace, and less physical toll. Makes sense.
Australian cricket officials have backed his call. Coaches and teammates paid tribute. Some posted old clips. Others just thanked him for the memories.
“He changed how middle overs are played,” one former teammate said.
His retirement follows a trend. A lot of players now are picking formats carefully. Less wear and tear, longer careers, more time with family — that’s the logic.
For fans, it’s bittersweet. The energy Maxwell brought to ODIs won’t be replaced easily. He was the kind of player who could turn a game in 10 balls. Dangerous, smart, and always entertaining.
As he shifts to T20s full-time, fans will still get to see that wild brilliance now and then. But as far as ODIs go — the Big Show has taken his final bow.
