Australian cricket. The 36-year-old

all-rounder has suddenly announced his retirement from ODI cricket. Maxwell announced this news on 'The Final Word' podcast on June 2. According to him, after breaking his leg in 2022, the ODI format is putting extra pressure on his body, which is causing him constant pain and physical problems. This decision has come with a lot of thought and responsibility.

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Glenn Maxwell: The final chapter of an extraordinary career
Glenn Maxwell's ODI career began in August 2012. In this long career, he has played 149 matches, scored four centuries, a double century and taken 77 wickets. His remarkable innings of 201 runs off 128 balls against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup will be especially memorable. Such an innings where a single-handed performance brought victory to the team is rare in the history of cricket.

He was part of two World Cup victories

in this format—in 2015 and 2023. His batting style was aggressive, yet a blend of mature intelligence and strategy. He was also effective with the ball, adept at saving the team when needed. Recalling his career, Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg said, “Glenn Maxwell’s batting was explosive and a crowd pleaser. He not only won matches, he inspired young people around the world.”

The reasons behind retirement and Maxwell's understanding
Maxwell has openly admitted in the podcast that he feels like he is becoming a burden to the team due to his physical condition. After discussions with selector George Bailey, he decided that the 2027 World Cup was out of his reach. He never wanted to hold onto a place in the team for himself. According to him, it is time to develop someone new.

This honesty and introspective mindset

is commendable. He says, “I could sense that my body was not working as well as it used to. The longer formats were now feeling very difficult.”

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