Glenn Maxwell retires from ODIs to focus on T20 World Cup 2026: 'Felt like I' was letting the team down'
Glenn Maxwell has retired from one-day international cricket to focus on Australia's campaign to win the T20 World Cup next year. Maxwell has made the decision to prioritise his preparation for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, the Big Bash League and his other global commitments.
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