Glenn Maxwell Concludes His ODI Career
australian cricketer glenn Maxwell, celebrated for his dynamic and aggressive batting style, has officially retired from One Day Internationals (ODIs). He will now concentrate exclusively on the Twenty20 format as he prepares for the upcoming World Cup.
The 36-year-old veteran, who played 149 ODIs and scored a total of 3,990 runs, cited the increasing physical strain of the 50-over game as a key factor influencing his decision to step away.
“I started noticing that my body wasn’t responding as well during matches,” Maxwell explained. Known affectionately as “Big Show” due to his entertaining flair on the field,he stressed the importance of making thoughtful career choices rather than holding on selfishly.
After discussions with George Bailey,chair of selectors,Maxwell acknowledged that aiming for the 2027 ODI World Cup was no longer feasible. He encouraged emerging talents to seize their opportunities and contribute to Australia’s future success.
Maxwell’s final ODI appearance occurred in Australia’s semifinal defeat against India at this year’s Champions Trophy-a tournament after which fellow stalwart Steve Smith also retired from one-day cricket.
A Career Highlighted by Explosive Contributions
Throughout his ODI tenure, Maxwell distinguished himself not only through longevity but also with an impressive strike rate of 126.70-the second highest ever recorded in ODIs behind West Indies’ Andre Russell. His record includes four centuries and twenty-three half-centuries alongside valuable off-spin bowling contributions totaling 77 wickets.
An Iconic Innings That Cemented His Status
A standout moment in Maxwell’s career came during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 clash against Afghanistan at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Facing a dire situation with Australia struggling at seven wickets down for just 91 runs while chasing a target near 293 runs, Maxwell produced an extraordinary innings despite battling severe cramps under intense heat conditions.
He smashed an unbeaten double century-201 runs off only 128 deliveries-guiding Australia to victory alongside Pat Cummins who contributed a steady twelve runs in their unbroken partnership worth an incredible 202 runs. This performance is widely regarded as one of ODI cricket’s most remarkable displays under pressure.
the Champion Behind Two World Cup Triumphs
This monumental innings played a pivotal role in helping Australia secure their sixth ODI World Cup title after defeating favorites India in Ahmedabad’s final match.Earlier in his career, Maxwell was also part of australia’s victorious squad during their historic win at the ICC Cricket World Cup held in 2015.
Selectorial acclaim and Future Outlook
George Bailey lauded Maxwell as “one of one-day cricket’s most electrifying players,” emphasizing not only his natural talent but also his exceptional fielding energy and useful bowling skills that complemented his batting over many years. Bailey added that even though Glenn has closed this chapter on ODIs,he remains vital to Australia’s T20 ambitions heading into next year’s global tournament.
A Legacy Etched Through Numbers and power-Hitting
Culminating nearly two decades at international level across formats including ODIs, Glenn Maxwell finishes with an astounding tally of 155 sixes, thrilling fans worldwide by consistently sending balls soaring beyond boundaries throughout those matches-akin to fireworks lighting up stadium skies every time he stepped up to bat.
