Glenn Maxwell Announces ODI Retirement: Australian veteran all -rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced to retire from ODI International cricket. He took this decision after long deliberations and described it as “the necessary step for the future of the team”.
Debut in 2012, showed power in 149 matches
Maxwell made his ODI debut in 2012. In his career, he played 149 ODIs, scoring 3990 runs. During this, 4 centuries, 23 half -centuries and 1 double century came out of his bat. He also contributed significantly with the ball and took 77 wickets, with his best bowling figure 4/40. He also caught 91 catches in fielding.
History was created in World Cup 2023
Maxwell’s most memorable innings came in the 2023 ODI World Cup, when he gave the team an impossible victory by hitting an unbeaten 201 run against Afghanistan. This innings is counted among the greatest innings of cricket history.
What did Maxwell say on retirement?
Talking about ‘Final Word Podcast’, Maxwell said, “I spoke to the selection committee chief George Bailey. We discussed about the 2027 World Cup and I told him clearly that I could not see myself there. Now is the time to give opportunity to new players in my place.”
He further said, “I never wanted to play selfish. Until I felt that I was able to give my best to the team, but now the body is not supporting the same. I felt that I was disappointing the team.”
Maxwell has a strike rate of 126 in ODIs, which comes second in history. Ahead of him is only Andre Russell of West Indies.
Now only focus on T20
Glenn Maxwell’s ODI career has been full of many memorable moments. Now after this decision, new faces will get a chance to emerge in the Australian team, while fans will be able to see them playing in T20.
Maxwell is part of Punjab Kings in IPL 2025
Glenn Maxwell was playing for Punjab Kings (PBKS) this time in IPL 2025, but unfortunately he had to leave the entire tournament due to injury. Despite the absence of Maxwell, Punjab Kings have shocked everyone by performing brilliantly. He has made it to the IPL final for the second time by defeating Mumbai Indians in Uttegrery 2. The team’s batsmen and bowlers together showed a great game against Mumbai, which has reached the mouth of creating history.
Now Punjab vs RCB will be in the final
Now the final match of IPL 2025 will be played between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on 3 June. Both teams have not been able to win a single IPL title till date, so this time IPL will get a new champion.
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