Glenn Maxwell retires from one day cricket after glittering career featuring two World Cup wins

Star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has retired from one day international cricket after a stellar career which saw him win two World Cups.
Maxwell, 36, will remain an active part of Australia's T20 set-up in a bid to win next year's short-form World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
He retires as one of the most explosive batters in the history of the sport, having made 149 ODI appearances for Australia since making his debut against Afghanistan in 2012.
Maxwell scored 3,990 ODI runs at an average of 33.81 and a strike rate of 126.70, which is the second-highest in the history of one day cricket. He scored four ODI centuries, with his top score of 201 not out against Afghanistan at the 2023 World Cup considered to be one of the greatest one day innings of all time.
Maxwell also took 77 one day wickets with his handy off-spin and was one of the best fielders in the world in his prime, taking 91 catches.
The last few years of Maxwell's career have been hampered by injuries, and he said the various ailments played a part in him focusing on the shortest format of the game.
"I felt like I was letting the team down a little bit with how (the) body was reacting to the conditions," he told the Final Word Podcast.
"I had a good chat with (Chair of Selectors) George Bailey and I asked him what his thoughts were going forward.
"We talked about the 2027 World Cup and I said to him, 'I don't think I am going to make that, it's time to start planning for people in my position to have a crack at it and make the position their own'. Hopefully they get enough of a lead-in to hang onto that role.
"I always said I wasn't going to hand my position over if I felt like I was still good enough to play. I didn't want to just hold on for a couple of series and almost play for selfish reasons.
"They are moving in such a clear direction so this gives them the best look at what the line-up is leading into that next World Cup. I know how important that planning is."
Maxwell was lauded by Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg, who called him "one of the most exciting and influential" one day players in the history of cricket.
"Glenn's ballistic batting has lit up the cricket world and been one of the cornerstones of Australia's continued success in the 50 over game, including his heroic role in the 2023 World Cup triumph," Greenberg said in a statement.
"As with other greats of the game, crowds have flocked to grounds just to watch Glenn bat and children have been inspired to pick up a bat after seeing him put opposition attacks to the sword with a breathtaking array of shots.
"Glenn will be known as one of the one-day game's most dynamic players, who had key roles in two ODI World Cup victories," added Bailey.
"His level of natural talent and skill is remarkable. His energy in the field, underrated ability with the ball and longevity has been superb. What else stands out is his passion for and commitment to playing for Australia."

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Puppy farming prevention questions as WA government dumps contract

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Puppy farming prevention questions as WA government dumps contract

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