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Reuters
a day ago
- General
- Reuters
Marsh back to skipper Australia in Windies T20s, Cummins and Starc rested
June 4 (Reuters) - Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia in next month's Twenty20 series against West Indies while Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Travis Head have been rested from the 16-man squad, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday. All-rounder Marsh had missed Australia's last T20 series against Pakistan in November, with wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis leading the side in his absence. Batter Mitchell Owen, 23, has earned his first call-up to the squad after his fine season with Hobart Hurricanes, helping them to their first Big Bash League title by scoring the joint-fastest century in the tournament's history in the final. Glenn Maxwell, who retired from one-day internationals to focus on next year's T20 World Cup, has also been named in the squad but there was no place for batter Jake Fraser-McGurk or all-rounder Marcus Stoinis. "We have a busy T20 schedule coming up through this series ... as we continue to refine and build a squad we think will be the right fit for the World Cup on the subcontinent," chair of selectors George Bailey said in a statement. "There are a number of players outside the squad who can still force their way into the mix for those upcoming Indian Series and through the Big Bash. "The connection, role development and combinations we will have as options are growing nicely as we build towards the World Cup." Australia will play five T20s against the West Indies, with the opener taking place in Kingston on July 21. Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitch Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
2015 WC win, historic double memorable moments: Maxwell
New Delhi: Following his retirement from ODIs, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell named his magnificent 128-ball 201 against Afghanistan in the 2023 Cricket World Cup and the 2015 World Cup final as the amazing memories and special moments of his career. Maxwell, who made his debut in August 2012, announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Monday after 149 appearances for Australia. He has scored 3,990 runs and picked up 77 wickets. Maxwell's career saw the all-rounder win two ICC Cricket World Cup titles in 2015 and 2023. His final ODI appearance came against India in the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year. The 36-year-old made his World Cup debut in 2015, where he helped Australia claim victory over New Zealand in the final in Melbourne, a moment he called an 'amazing memory'. 'Me and Aaron Finch were the two Victorians in the side, it was consistently myself and 'Finchy' and we were hoping we'd be able to play that final. When we made the final knowing that our family and friends were going to be a part of it, it just felt like it was meant to be. 'Not many people get the opportunity to win a World Cup on their home ground in front of friends and family. We were certainly fortunate to do that. The celebrations certainly went long and hard into the next couple of days. It's certainly an amazing memory. What a way to kick off your ODI World Cup career with a win at home,' Maxwell told SEN. His most iconic ODI performance was in a group stage encounter against Afghanistan in the 2023 Cricket World Cup in Mumbai, when he smashed an unbeaten 201 from 128 balls while battling severe cramps to lift Australia from 91/7 in pursuit of a target of 293. 'I don't think you could have a more special moment as an individual where everything feels like it's just meant to be. Everything culminates in things working out for you, you get dropped a couple of times, things go your way and then you're able just to be you and express everything you've got.
Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Australia's Glenn ‘Big Show' Maxwell calls time on ODIs
Explosive Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell called time on his one-day international career yesterday, but will continue in Twenty20 cricket with his eye on next year's World Cup. The 36-yearold, who played 149 ODIs, blasting 3,990 runs, said he was starting to feel the physical toll of the 50- over game. ' I felt like I was letting the team d o w n a little bit with how my body was reacting to the conditions,' said Maxwell, who was nicknamed 'Big Show' for his all-action entertaining style of play. '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 (50- over) 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'. 'I didn't want to just hold on for a couple of series and almost play for selfish reasons.' His last game was Australia's Champions Trophy semi-final defeat to India in early March, after which fellow veteran Steve Smith also quit the 50-over format. The mercurial Maxwell's strike rate of 126.70 is the second highest in ODI cricket where he has crunched four hundreds and 23 half-centuries. His rate of scoring is second only to West Indian heavy hitter Andre Russell, and Maxwell has also taken 77 wickets with his off-spin. Perhaps his most memorable innings was at the 2023 World Cup against Afghanistan in Mumbai, when he was batting with Australia reeling at 91-7, chasing 293 to win. In a high-pressure situation and battling severe cramp in searing heat, Maxwell took control, slamming 201 from just 128 balls to take his team to victory. He scored 179 of those runs in an unbroken 202 partnership with Pat Cummins, who contributed just 12 after coming at number nine. Australia went on to win the tournament, beating favourites India in the final at Ahmedabad. Maxwell was also part of the Australia team that lifted the 2015 ODI World Cup. '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,' said Bailey
Hans India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
2015 World Cup win and historic double ton remain Maxwell's memorable moments of ODI career
New Delhi: Following his retirement from ODIs, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell named his magnificent 128-ball 201 against Afghanistan in the 2023 Cricket World Cup and the 2015 World Cup final as the amazing memories and special moments of his career. Maxwell, who made his debut in August 2012, announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Monday after 149 appearances for Australia. He has scored 3,990 runs and picked up 77 wickets. Maxwell's career saw the all-rounder win two ICC Cricket World Cup titles in 2015 and 2023. His final ODI appearance came against India in the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year. The 36-year-old made his World Cup debut in 2015, where he helped Australia claim victory over New Zealand in the final in Melbourne, a moment he called an "amazing memory". "Me and Aaron Finch were the two Victorians in the side, it was consistently myself and 'Finchy' and we were hoping we'd be able to play that final. When we made the final knowing that our family and friends were going to be a part of it, it just felt like it was meant to be. "Not many people get the opportunity to win a World Cup on their home ground in front of friends and family. We were certainly fortunate to do that. The celebrations certainly went long and hard into the next couple of days. It's certainly an amazing memory. What a way to kick off your ODI World Cup career with a win at home," Maxwell told SEN. His most iconic ODI performance was in a group stage encounter against Afghanistan in the 2023 Cricket World Cup in Mumbai, when he smashed an unbeaten 201 from 128 balls while battling severe cramps to lift Australia from 91/7 in pursuit of a target of 293. "I don't think you could have a more special moment as an individual where everything feels like it's just meant to be. Everything culminates in things working out for you, you get dropped a couple of times, things go your way and then you're able just to be you and express everything you've got. "Throw in cramps and back spasms and a couple of other things, and the magnitude of that game. It all culminated in being able to have that one special moment in your career where you're able to put the best of you out there, you're able to do the things that you feel like you've been promising to do for your whole career. It all culminates in that one game. "To be able to have that one innings, to say that was it, is something I didn't think would ever come but I'm glad it came in such a crucial moment in a World Cup," he added. The all-rounder retired from ODIs to prioritise his preparation for next year's ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, the domestic Big Bash League, and his other global commitments.
Mint
2 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Glenn Maxwell announces his retirement from ODI cricket; fans say ‘end of an era' as his ‘fiery knocks will be missed'
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, 36, announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Monday, after an illustrious career of 149 matches over more than ten years. Known as one of the format's most thrilling players, he had the ability to dramatically change the course of a game with every powerful stroke. Fans say this marks 'the end of an era' as his 'fiery knocks will be missed'. One of the users said, '#GlennMaxwell retired because he wants to give someone in his position a fair chance for the 2027 odi cricket worldcup... This is why they win so many tournaments. Team over an individual always... Champion thinking [sic].' Another remarked, 'Happy retirement glen maxwell. We can't forget your 201* innings agents afganistan in odi world cup 2023 [sic].' 'It's sad to see another legend of our generation step away from the game today. Glen Maxwell's retirement marks the end of an era, and his fearless style and dynamic presence on the field will always be remembered. Thank you for the memories, Maxi! [sic]', 'Wish you could've given us an innings to remember as your last hurrah. Nvm. Thank you for the 'Mad Max' moments, Maxi! Your fiery knocks will be missed [sic], " were some other comments made. While his tally of 3,990 runs in 149 matches and 136 innings at an average of 33.81, along with four centuries, 23 fifties, and 77 wickets, may seem modest to some, there are hidden metrics and records that highlight his true impact. Within these numbers lies a genuine match-winner in Glenn Maxwell. According to Wisden, Glenn Maxwell has scored the fifth-most runs for Australia while batting at positions five or lower, and he boasts the best strike rate in that group, an explosive 123.36. Impressively, all four of his ODI centuries came from those middle and lower-order positions: one at No. 5, two at No. 6 (including that unforgettable double century), and one at No. 7. Only the legendary Andrew Symonds (six centuries) has more tons in that role for Australia. Maxwell's power-hitting has been one of the most extraordinary aspects of his game. Among players with at least 1,000 ODI runs, he holds the highest strike rate ever recorded for Australia at 126.70. Only West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell (130.22) ranks higher globally, though he played significantly fewer matches, just 56 ODIs and 47 innings. When it comes to six-hitting, Maxwell stands in rarefied air. Among the select group of players with at least 150 ODI sixes, only 17 across the history of the format, his sixes-per-innings ratio of 1.13 is second only to Indian opener Rohit Sharma (1.29). When Maxwell first wore the World Cup winner's medal in 2015 on home soil, he had every reason to be proud, scoring 324 runs in just six innings at an astounding average of 64.80 and a strike rate of 182.02. Even prolific teammates like David Warner and Steve Smith couldn't quite match that rare blend of consistency and chaos. Fast forward to the 2023 World Cup in India, and it is impossible not to highlight his iconic unbeaten 201 off 128 balls against a fired-up Afghanistan side. With Australia reeling at 91/7, Maxwell's heroic knock turned the game on its head, guiding his team to a miraculous win. Battling through crippling cramps, back spasms, and oppressive heat, his resilience in the face of physical and mental agony was so inspiring that even fans rooting for the fairytale rise of Afghanistan found themselves switching allegiances, just to see Maxwell's near-meditative masterclass get the ending it deserved.
