Glenn Maxwell’s international career has come to an end after 14 years with Australia. The 38 year old announced his retirement on November 2, ending his journey in international cricket after representing his country in 286 matches across three formats.
Maxwell was part of Australia’s ODI World Cup winning teams in 2015 and 2023, as well as the T20 World Cup winning side in 2021.
He had already retired from ODIs in 2025 and has now decided to step away from T20Is and international cricket altogether. He will continue playing T20 leagues, including the Big Bash League for Melbourne Stars.
Why Has Glenn Maxwell Retired From International Cricket?
Maxwell announced his decision on The Final Word podcast, in which he also confirmed his retirement from Victoria’s domestic 50 over and four day cricket.
The all rounder said he wanted to spend more time looking after his body and fitness so he could continue playing in the remaining tournaments of his career.
Maxwell had hoped to get an opportunity for a farewell match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground against England. Despite, he understood Australia’s decision to focus on younger players for the upcoming series.
His last appearance for Australia came against Oman in the 2026 T20 World Cup in February. He will now focus on his franchise career and his upcoming BBL commitments.
Glenn Maxwell’s International Career Stats: Maxwell played 7 Tests, 149 ODIs and 130 T20Is for Australia. He scored 7,226 runs and took 136 wickets across international cricket.
In Test cricket, he scored 339 runs in seven matches, including one century. His highest score was 104.
His ODI career included 3,990 runs at an average of 33.81 and a strike rate of 126.71. He scored four centuries and 23 half centuries and also took 77 wickets.
In T20Is, Maxwell finished with 2,897 runs at an average of 28.97 and a strike rate of 154.42. He scored five centuries and 12 half-centuries, with a highest score of 145 not out. He also took 51 wickets.
Glenn Maxwell: Top 5 Greatest Knocks in International Cricket
Maxwell produced several big innings during his time with Australia. His T20I centuries and the double hundred against Afghanistan were among the most memorable moments of his career. Here are five knocks from different stages of his international journey.
145* off 65 Balls vs Sri Lanka – 2016 T20I
Maxwell’s first T20I century came against Sri Lanka in Pallekele in September 2016. Opening the innings, he scored an unbeaten 145 off 65 balls, hitting 14 fours and nine sixes. Australia finished with 263/3 and won by 85 runs.
103* off 58 Balls vs England – 2018 T20I
Australia were in trouble early in their innings against England in Hobart in February 2018. Maxwell responded with an unbeaten 103 off 58 balls, helping Australia reach 209/5. He also took three wickets for 10 runs. The match ended in a tie, with England winning the Super Over.
113* off 55 Balls vs India – 2019 T20I
Maxwell scored another T20I century against India in Bengaluru in February 2019. Australia were chasing 191 when he scored an unbeaten 113 off 55 balls, including seven fours and nine sixes. He hit the winning runs in the final over as Australia completed a seven-wicket win.
102 off 53 Balls vs Sri Lanka – 2015 ODI World Cup
Maxwell also played an important innings during Australia’s 2015 ODI World Cup campaign. He scored 102 off 53 balls against Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground, helping Australia post 376/9. His innings included 10 fours and four sixes, and Australia won the match by 64 runs.
201* off 128 Balls vs Afghanistan – 2023 ODI World Cup
The Afghanistan match at the 2023 ODI World Cup produced one of the most talked-about innings of Maxwell’s career. Australia were chasing 292 but lost seven wickets for 91 runs.
Maxwell continued despite struggling with cramps and scored an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls. His innings included 21 fours and 10 sixes.
He also shared an unbeaten 202 run partnership with Pat Cummins, helping Australia win by three wickets and secure a place in the semi finals.
Maxwell leaves international cricket with 10 centuries, 7,226 runs and 136 wickets. He will continue playing T20 cricket, with Melbourne Stars remaining part of his plans.
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