The Australian versatile Glenn Maxwell announced on Monday his immediate retirement for one day international, ending his 50 -year career.
The 36 -year -old man will remain available for T20 internationals and should put pressure for a place in the Australian team for the T20 2026 World Cup.
His decision follows the outfit in the semi-finals of Australia of the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year and occurs shortly after the winner of the ODI World Cup, Steven Smith, also withdraws from the format.
Although Maxwell did not officially withdraw from Test Cricket, a return to the game of the red ball is considered improbable.
The announcement was made during a long interview on the final Word podcast, where Maxwell cited the physical assessment of Cricket Odi, especially after his serious leg injury in 2022, as a key factor in his decision.
“I felt like I was dropping the team a little down with the way the body reacted to the conditions,” said Maxwell. “I had a good conversation with [Australia chair of selectors] George Bailey and I asked him what thoughts went forward.
“We talked about the 2027 World Cup and I said to him:” I don’t think I’m going to do this, it’s time to start planning that people in my position have a crack and make theirs. “I hope they get enough start to hang this role.
“I always said that I was not going to put my position back if I felt like I was still good enough to play. I didn’t just want to hold on for a few series and almost play for selfish reasons.
“They move in such a clear direction, which gives them the best glimpse of what programming leads to this next World Cup. I know how important this planning is.”
Maxwell insisted that he did not want to hold for selfish reasons and thinks that the gap of the gap now gives a clarity of Australia in planning the future.
Despite modest raw statistics – 3,990s take place at 33.81 and 77 counters at 47.32 in 149 ODI – Maxwell’s impact on the game was huge. Its dazzling strike rate of 126.70 is second behind Andre Russell in the history of the ODI and remains unmatched among players with more than 2,000 points.
His career ODI included four memorable centuries, not more emblematic than its 2015 invainly against Afghanistan during the 2023 World Cup in Mumbai.
This blow, made by pursuing 292 after Australia had collapsed at 91 for 7, was the first double century by an Australian in Odi, the first in a prosecution, and the first by a non-Ouvri.
“I am extremely lucky to have been able to have my moment,” said Maxwell about his biggest sleeves. “Everything you worked hard, the top of your powers, be able to put it in front of the world to see and it’s almost like saying that it is the best of me, you can take it or leave it, but that’s all I have.”
Maxwell also established the fastest century record in the history of the ODI World Cup – at only 40 bullets against the Netherlands in Delhi – and also has the fourth fastest tonne, which he marked in 51 balls against Sri Lanka during the 2015 tournament in Sydney.
Another exceptional performance occurred in 2020 when he and Alex Carey achieved a superb pursuit of 303 against England in Old Trafford after Australia fell to 73 for 5. The 108 Bales of Maxwell 90 played a central role in securing the victory of the series.
“I think it was probably one of my favorite memories,” said Maxwell. “Being there with Alex Carey, he had a small difficult start to his sleeves, but once he started getting the ball in the middle a few times, it was very fun there.”
“And to be part of his first hundred people, and play a huge role by winning this series with everything that happened [previous] A few months, not playing cricket for a long time, and having everyone in a bio-secure bubble and doing quarantine constantly, it was worth it, “he added.
Maxwell’s bowling alley, often overshadowed by its striker, has also been vital in major tournaments. He played a key role as the first line spinner in Australia at the 2015 World Cup, and again as the second Spinner in the 2023 edition in India, now an impressive saving rate of 4.81.
He also delivered one of the last most memorable letters in the history of the ODI, playing a young girl with a double shooter against Pakistan in 2014 to defend only two points.
Known for its electric alignment, Maxwell has constantly contributed to key positions inside the circle and in depths, gaining a reputation as one of the best fields of multipurpose fields in Australia.
The Australian president of selectors George Bailey praised Maxwell’s overall contribution to the game.
“Congratulations to Glenn for one of the most exciting and influential international careers in the history of the format,” said Greenberg. “Glenn’s ballistic striker has illuminated the world of cricket and was one of the cornerstone of Australia’s continuous success in play 50, including its heroic role in the triumph of the 2023 World Cup.
“As with other big guys from the match, the crowds flocked on the field just to watch Glenn Bat and the children were inspired to recover a bat after having seen him put opposition attacks with the sword with a breathtaking fan of shots.
CEO of Cricket Australia, Todd Greenberg, also paid tribute to Maxwell’s career.
“Australian cricket is liable to Glenn for its ODI exploits and excited that it is now focusing on our quest to win the ICC T20 World Cup next year.”
Maxwell is currently recovering from a fractured finger supported during the IPL, but should resume action in less than two weeks for the cricket of the major league in the United States.
He is also likely to be appointed to the Australian team for the T20i series of five games in the Caribbean, from July 20.
