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Glenn Maxwell announces ODI retirement with immediate effect: 'Don't think I'm going to make that'

Glenn Maxwell won't play any more ODIs for Australia, but he will remain available for T20Is. read more Glenn Maxwell made up his mind about retiring from ODIs during the Champions Trophy earlier this year. Image: Reuters Glenn Maxwell on Monday announced his retirement from ODIs with immediate effect, but he will remain available for T20Is. The T20 World Cup is scheduled for next year is 2026. Maxwell played for Australia for the first time in 2012 in an ODI, having 149 runs in 149 ODIs. He also has 77 wickets to his name. The 36-year-old Maxwell had, in fact, informed Australia's chief selector George Bailey during the Champions Trophy 2025 that he wouldn't play in the 2027 ODI World Cup. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'I said to him right then and there, 'I don't think I'm going to make that',' Maxwell, who won the 2015 and 2023 World Cups with Australia, told the Final Word podcast. 'I think it's time to start planning for people in my position, to have a crack at it and try and make that spot their own for the for the 2027 World Cup. Hopefully they get enough of a lead-in where they can have success in that role.' Australia's mercurial all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced ODI retirement with immediate — Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) June 2, 2025 Maxwell has consistently faced trouble managing the left leg, which was broken in a 2022 accident 2022. He was also ruled out midway through the IPL 2025 due to a finger injury on his right hand.