Glenn Maxwell retires from T20 and first-class cricket
Glenn Maxwell, 38, retired from T20 International cricket after 13 years but continues with Melbourne Stars.
Glenn Maxwell has called time on his international T20 career after playing in three World Cups over 13 years. The 38-year-old Australian allrounder finished with 2,897 runs, the third-highest in T20I history, and is one of just two batters to score five T20I centuries.
Maxwell also retired from List A cricket but will stay on with Melbourne Stars through the 2027-28 Big Bash season. Maxwell said he needs time to manage his knee and prepare for the remaining tournaments in his career.
Maxwell hit the winning runs in Australia's triumphant 2021 T20 World Cup campaign and was known for his 360-degree hitting.
- 38 years old
- Age at retirement
- 13 years, 130 matches
- T20I career length
- 2,897 (3rd-highest in T20I history)
- Career T20I runs
Why it mattersMaxwell's retirement marks the end of an era for Australian cricket; his extraordinary batting range changed how T20 cricket was played.
AustraliaThe Big Bash loses a major drawcard but Maxwell will remain a star attraction at Melbourne Stars, which begins its season on December 18.
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