Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell retires from international cricket

Glenn Maxwell has brought an end to his international cricket career, the Australian all-rounder confirmed. Maxwell, renowned for his aggressive batting style and handy off-spin bowling, featured in 286 international matches across formats, accumulating 7,226 runs and claiming 136 wickets.

The 36-year-old was a cornerstone of Australia's recent world championship triumphs. He was part of the ODI World Cup-winning squads in 2015 and 2023, and also featured in Australia's 2021 ICC T20 World Cup victory.

Maxwell's retirement marks the end of an era for one of cricket's most entertaining personalities. His departure leaves a significant gap in Australia's middle-order batting lineup, where his innovative stroke-play and ability to accelerate scoring rates in the latter stages of innings proved invaluable across formats.

The all-rounder's exit comes as Australia continues to manage transitions in its playing squad following recent tournament successes. Maxwell's domestic career with Victoria and Indian Premier League franchise Mumbai Indians is expected to continue.