Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs) to concentrate on T20 cricket, particularly the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Ending a 13-year ODI career, Maxwell made the decision citing physical demands and a desire to not impede Australia's preparations for future tournaments.

Key Points:

• Glenn Maxwell retired from ODIs after playing 149 matches since his debut in 2012, scoring 3,990 runs and taking 77 wickets.
• He holds the second-highest strike rate (126.7) in ODI history among players with over 2,000 runs, behind Andre Russell.
• His standout performance includes a match-winning 201* against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup.
• Maxwell stated that physical challenges were affecting his performance and didn’t want to hinder the team's growth for the 2027 World Cup.
• He will now fully focus on T20 cricket, including the 2026 T20 World Cup, continuing to contribute with his explosive batting and all-round skills.