Glenn Maxwell retires from ODIs to give attention to T20 cricket, says he doesn’t need to ‘play for egocentric causes‘

File image of Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell throughout a follow session
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Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell on Monday (June 2, 2025) retired from ODIs to give attention to subsequent yr’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, saying that he didn’t need to “play for egocentric causes” given how his physique has been struggling to carry up.

The 36-year-old explosive batter and sometimes underestimated off-spin bowler performed 149 ODI matches for Australia together with what’s regarded by many as the best one-day innings of all-time.

Knock in opposition to Afghanistan

Maxwell got here in in opposition to Afghanistan on the 2023 World Cup along with his facet reeling at 7-91. In a high-pressure state of affairs and battling extreme cramps in searing warmth, he smashed 201 off simply 128 balls to grab victory from jaws of defeat. Australia went on to win the World Cup, beating favourites India in Ahmedabad.

Glen Maxwell throughout ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in opposition to Afghanistan on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. File
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Emmanueal Yogini

“I felt like I used to be letting the staff down slightly bit with how physique was reacting to the circumstances. I had a superb chat with (Chair of Selectors) George Bailey and I requested him what his ideas had been going ahead,” he informed the ‘Remaining Phrase Podcast’.

“We talked concerning the 2027 World Cup and I mentioned to him ‘I do not assume I’m going to make that, it is time to begin planning for individuals in my place to have a crack at it and make the place their very own’.”

Harm throughout IPL

Maxwell had not too long ago returned from an IPL stint with Punjab Kings that was lower quick by a damaged finger.

“I all the time mentioned I wasn’t going at hand my place over if I felt like I used to be nonetheless ok to play. I did not need to simply maintain on for a few collection and virtually play for egocentric causes,” mentioned the explosive batter.

Maxwell’s strike fee of 126 is the second highest in ODI cricket, behind solely the West Indian heavy hitter Andre Russell. He has 4 lots of and 23 half centuries together with 77 wickets.

“Maxwell has made the choice to prioritise his preparation for the 2026 ICC Males’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, the Large Bash League and his different world commitments,” Cricket Australia mentioned in an announcement.

Adorned profession

Maxwell performed many unbelievable video games throughout his adorned one-day profession which included two ODI World Cup wins. The announcement marks second important retirement of an Australian staff member following Marcus Stoinis’ determination to stop ODI cricket earlier this yr.

“I feel again to proper at first I used to be picked forward of my time and out of the blue. I used to be simply proud simply to be enjoying a few video games for Australia. I assumed I used to be simply going to have that,” mentioned Maxwell reflecting on his ODI profession.

“Since then, I’ve been in a position to undergo the up and downs of being dropped, being introduced again, enjoying in a couple of World Cups and being part of some nice groups.”

Tributes

Todd Greenberg, CA Chief Govt congratulated Maxwell an thrilling and influential sooner or later worldwide profession.

“Glenn’s ballistic batting has lit up the cricket world and been one of many cornerstones of Australia’s continued success within the 50 over recreation, together with his heroic function within the 2023 World Cup triumph,” he mentioned.

“As with different greats of the sport, crowds have flocked to grounds simply to observe Glenn bat and youngsters have been impressed to choose up a bat after seeing him put opposition assaults to the sword with a panoramic array of photographs.” Former Australia captain and present chief selector George Bailey too spoke glowingly of Maxwell.

“Glenn might be often known as one of many one-day recreation’s most dynamic gamers, who had key roles in two ODI World Cup victories.

“His degree of pure expertise and ability is exceptional. Luckily, he nonetheless has a lot to supply Australia within the T20 format. All issues going properly he might be pivotal within the subsequent 12 months as we construct towards the World Cup early subsequent yr,” mentioned Bailey.