Glenn Maxwell’s Career Highlights After International Retirement: Updated November 6, 2026

Last verified: November 6, 2026, at 21:09 UTC (UTC+00:00).

Glenn Maxwell’s international cricket career has ended, closing a chapter defined by extraordinary hitting, versatile off-spin and some of Australia’s most memorable World Cup moments. The all-rounder retired from Twenty20 internationals in November 2026, having already left one-day internationals in 2025. He will continue playing franchise T20 cricket, including for the Melbourne Stars.

His legacy reaches beyond a single format: Maxwell played 286 internationals across Tests, ODIs and T20Is and won three world titles with Australia. His unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan in 2023 remains the clearest example of his ability to transform a match that appeared lost. The International Cricket Council’s retirement report confirms his international record and World Cup honors.

Destaques

• Maxwell won the men’s Cricket World Cup in 2015 and 2023 and the men’s T20 World Cup in 2021.
• His 201 not out rescued Australia from 91 for 7 against Afghanistan at the 2023 World Cup.
• He finished with 3,990 ODI runs and 2,897 T20I runs, alongside 136 international wickets across all formats.
• His international, first-class and List A careers are over, but he plans to continue in franchise T20 cricket.

What was Glenn Maxwell’s greatest innings for Australia?

For many followers, the answer is his unbeaten 201 from 128 balls against Afghanistan in Mumbai on November 7, 2023. Australia was chasing 292 to win and had slipped to 91 for 7. Maxwell and captain Pat Cummins then stayed together to complete a remarkable three-wicket victory and secure a place in the World Cup semifinals.

Maxwell battled severe cramps during the chase, at times struggling to move freely. Yet he continued to find the boundary, finishing the game with a six. The ICC’s match report records the innings and its significance to Australia’s qualification. It was an exceptional recovery as well as a spectacular individual score; Afghanistan had created chances before Maxwell took the match away.

What other World Cup performances defined Maxwell’s career?

Earlier in the same 2023 tournament, Maxwell reached a century off just 40 balls against the Netherlands in Delhi. The innings set the record for the fastest century in the men’s Cricket World Cup, illustrating how quickly he could alter the pace of an innings. The ICC’s account of the match documents the milestone.

His contribution to Australia’s 2015 title included a 51-ball century against Sri Lanka. Six years later, he was part of the team that won Australia’s first men’s T20 World Cup, hitting the winning runs in the final against New Zealand. The ICC’s player guide also records his 2015 century and his presence throughout the 2021 campaign.

Those moments show two sides of his value: he could supply a rapid late surge when a strong total needed a final push, or carry a chase when the top order had failed. Australia went on to win the 2023 final against India, giving Maxwell his second 50-over World Cup title.

How good was Maxwell’s record across the three formats?

Maxwell made his ODI debut against Afghanistan in 2012 and became a fixture in Australia’s limited-overs teams. In 149 ODIs he scored 3,990 runs at a strike rate of 126.7, meaning he averaged almost 127 runs per 100 balls faced. He also took 77 ODI wickets with his off-spin, giving captains another bowling option without sacrificing a powerful batter.

In 130 T20 internationals, he scored 2,897 runs at a strike rate of 154.4 and made five centuries. His highest T20I score was 145 not out against Sri Lanka in 2016. He added 51 wickets in the format, and his fielding brought another dimension to the side. Cricket Australia’s retirement coverage places him third among Australia’s men’s T20I run scorers at the end of his career.

His Test career was shorter: seven appearances, with a century against India at Ranchi in 2017. That hundred gave him an international century in each of cricket’s three main formats, even though his most sustained impact came in the limited-overs game.

Why did Maxwell retire, and what comes next?

Maxwell described discussions with Australia’s management before and after the 2026 T20 World Cup as open-ended. He said there had been no pressure from management and noted that younger players had received opportunities on the subsequent Bangladesh tour. His final Australia appearance came against Oman at the 2026 T20 World Cup.

He has also retired from first-class and List A cricket, bringing his playing career for Victoria to an end. Maxwell told the Final Word podcast that he needed to devote more time to looking after his body for the tournaments remaining in his career. Cricket Australia reports that he is contracted to the Melbourne Stars through the end of the 2027–28 Big Bash League season.

For Australia, replacing him will mean finding a combination of fast middle-order scoring, spin bowling and athletic fielding. Whether one player can provide all three consistently remains to be seen. For fans, the immediate opportunity to watch Maxwell is in franchise T20 cricket, subject to selection and fitness.

FAQ

Has Glenn Maxwell retired from all cricket?

No. He has retired from international, first-class and List A cricket but intends to continue playing franchise T20 cricket.

How many World Cups did Glenn Maxwell win?

He won three with Australia: the men’s Cricket World Cup in 2015 and 2023, and the men’s T20 World Cup in 2021.

What was Maxwell’s highest international score?

His unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan at the 2023 Cricket World Cup was his highest international score.