Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has said goodbye to international cricket at the age of 38, ending a career that included three World Cup titles and numerous memorable innings. A breaking-news post on social media, dated November 2, 2026, announced his retirement.
Maxwell, known as ‘The Big Show’, represented Australia in 286 international matches. Across those games he scored 7,226 runs and took 136 wickets. He made his debut for Australia in 2012 and quickly became one of the most dangerous hitters in white-ball cricket.
Records in ODI and T20 Internationals
Maxwell scored 2,897 runs in T20 Internationals and 3,990 runs in One Day Internationals. His strike rate of 126.70 is thought to be the best among batsmen who have scored at least 1,500 ODI runs.
His T20 International record is also notable. He scored five centuries in the format, which shares the record for the most in T20 Internationals with India’s Rohit Sharma. He also hit a double century against Afghanistan in Mumbai during the 2023 ODI World Cup, one of the most memorable innings of his international career.
World Cup success and ICC recognition
Maxwell played a key role in Australia’s ODI World Cup victories in 2015 and 2023. He was also part of the Australian team that won its first T20 World Cup title in 2021.
Throughout his career, he became one of Australia’s most influential white-ball players. He also received individual awards from the International Cricket Council.
