Maxwell ends international cricket career after Australia omits star all-rounder

SYDNEY — Glenn Maxwell, Australia's flamboyant all-rounder, has called time on his international cricket career after being overlooked for selection in the national team's short-format squads. The 36-year-old, known for his dynamic batting and occasional spin bowling, confirmed his retirement on Tuesday following Australia's recent squad announcements that emphasised youth development. Maxwell had reportedly hoped to play a final match on home soil, but the selectors' direction toward rebuilding with younger talent put an end to those plans. The Victorian has been a mainstay of Australia's limited-overs cricket for over a decade, bringing flair and innovation to the middle order across both Twenty20 and one-day formats. His departure marks the end of an era for Australian cricket, though Maxwell did not elaborate on immediate plans beyond his international retirement.