Maxwell Retires From ODIs, Shocked Fans: 'Thank You, Big Show, For The Memories'
Fans were shockedby Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell's retirement from ODI cricket.
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket on Monday.
Since his debut in August 2012, Maxwell has signed off with 3,990 runs and 77 wickets in 149 ODI matches.
Throughout his career, Maxwell played a key role in Australia's triumphs, including the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2015 and 2023.
His final ODI appearance was against India in the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year.
Fans were left shocked by the sudden announcement.
Glenn Maxwell (Second best' foreign Cricketer for me) announced his retirement from the ODI Cricket.🏆 2015 Cricket World Cup Winner🏆 2023 Cricket World Cup Winner🔥 Played the greatest knock in ODI history (201* vs Afghanistan, 2023)Thank you,Big Show,for the memories 🤍🫡 pic.twitter.com/J7O79fNfDd
— पण्डित अभिषेक पाण्डेय सांकृत्यायन (@Sankrityanabhis) June 2, 2025
One man Army.. Glenn Maxwell 🔥💥⚡💛 pic.twitter.com/ese2N9CLNI — Abhinav MSDian™ (@Abhinav_hariom) June 2, 2025
Thankyou you, Glenn Maxwell for unforgettable memories as a cricket fan! ❤️🙌 #glennmaxwell | pic.twitter.com/IBIRioI25x — Devil ???? 269 (@DevlishVibe) June 2, 2025
🚨 GLENN MAXWELL ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT FROM ODI CRICKET.🏆 2015 Cricket World Cup Winner🏆 2023 Cricket World Cup Winner🔥 Played the greatest knock in ODI history (201* vs Afghanistan, 2023)
Thank you, Maxi, for the memories ❤️🫡 pic.twitter.com/IFUIZtBvD8
— junaiz (@dhillow_) June 2, 2025
🚨 GLENN MAXWELL ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT FROM ODIS. 🚨– Thank you, Maxi. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Gqz32dXO4Y
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 2, 2025
Why Maxwell Retire?
Maxwell's decision to retire stems from his desire to concentrate on preparations for next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, the domestic Big Bash League, and other international commitments. He admitted that he could no longer maintain peak performance in the ODI format.
'I felt like I was letting the team down a bit with how my body was reacting to the conditions. I had a good chat with George Bailey, the Chair of Selectors, and asked for his thoughts on the future," Maxwell stated on the Final Word Podcast.
'We discussed the 2027 World Cup, and I told him, 'I don't think I am going to make it. It's time to start planning for others to take my place and make it their own.'
'Hopefully, they get enough time to secure that role. I always said I wouldn't give up my position if I felt I was still good enough to play. I didn't want to hold on for a few more series for selfish reasons. The team is moving in a clear direction, so this gives them the best chance to plan for the next World Cup. I understand how crucial that planning is."
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