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Cricket world saddened as rival joins Glenn Maxwell in immediate move for family
Cricket fans have been rocked by the double retirement of Glenn Maxwell and South African rival Heinrich Klaasen within hours of each other. Maxwell announced on Monday afternoon that he was retiring from ODI cricket with immediate effect, but will still continue in the T20 format. Klaasen then dropped a bombshell of his own just a few hours later when the South Africa wicket-keeper announced his retirement from all international cricket to spend more time with his family. The retirement of the 36-year-old Maxwell wasn't a complete surprise, but Klaasen's was. The 33-year-old wrote on social media: "It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket. It took me a long time to decide what's best for me and my family for the future. It was truly a very difficult decision but also one that I have absolute peace with. "From the first day, it was the biggest privilege representing my country and it was everything that I have worked for and dreamed about as a young boy. I have made great friendships and relationships that I will treasure for life. Playing for the Proteas gave me the opportunity to meet great people that changed my life, and to those people I can't say thank you enough. My road to wearing the Proteas shirt was different than most and there were certain coaches in my career that kept believing in me - to them I will always be grateful. "To have played with the Proteas badge on my chest was and will always be the biggest honour in my career. I look forward to spending more time with my family as this decision will allow me to do so. I will always be a big Proteas supporter and would like to thank everyone that supported me and my teammates during my career." It comes less than a year after he was South Africa's top scorer in their loss to India in the T20 World Cup final. Maxwell (126.70) and Klaasen (117.05) are second and fourth on the all-time list for ODI strike rates, along with Andre Russell (130.22) and Lionel Cann (117.06). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heinrich Klaasen (@heinie45) As for Maxwell, the Aussie star is being hailed as one of the most influential figures in one-day cricket history. The 36-year-old admitted he realised his body can't hold up to the rigours of the 50-over format anymore, and will instead prioritise T20 cricket. "I started to think if I don't have the perfect conditions in 50-over cricket, my body probably struggles to get through," Maxwell said in an extended interview on the 'Final Word' Podcast. "I realised it was probably a bit far-fetched to to keep I suppose reaching for that next series and try to hold on. "In reality, I think I'd be doing a disservice to the team ... more hoping rather than expecting to get through. I don't think that would be fair to anyone." It comes after Steve Smith also retired from ODI cricket after the Champions Trophy in March. Maxwell holds the records for fastest ODI hundred and only double century by an Australian, after his back-to-back epics against Netherlands and Afghanistan at the World Cup in 2023. Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg said: "Congratulations to Glenn on what has been one of the most exciting and influential one-day international careers in the format's history. 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." Cricket fans flocked to social media to praise Maxwell and Klaasen on their careers. Many were left saddened they'll never see the swashbuckling hitters in the ODI format ever again. What a day. Two explosive stroke makers of our times have called it a day. Klassen had a lot to offer to SA and deserved to win at least one ICC trophy. Maxwell, on the other hand, should still be satisfied having won 3 ICC trophies — Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) June 2, 2025 June 2 - the power hitters' retirement day 💔Maxwell, Klaasen, why?#CricketAustralia #ProteasCricket #GlennMaxwell #HeinrichKlaasen — Cricketangon (@cricketangon) June 2, 2025 Cricket's retirement age is dropping from 38-39 to 34-35. Big players are retiring early, like today's shock exits of Heinrich Klaasen and Glenn Maxwell. The game's losing icons too soon! #GlennMaxwell#henrichklassen — PC 6 OG (@ForFun351001) June 2, 2025 Two explosive batsmen Heinrich Klaasen and Glenn Maxwell retired these players gave a lot of excitement with their game. Best wishes to both of them for the | ODIS | ग्लेन मैक्सवेल#GlennMaxwell — Aditya Yadav (@YadavAditya01) June 2, 2025 Both best Six hitters in Cricket, will be for Entertainment! — GRC☀️ (@groyc) June 2, 2025 with AAP
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Australia's Glenn Maxwell retires from ODIs
Australian cricket stalwart Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from one-day international (ODI) cricket, ending a decorated 149-match career to concentrate on the T20 format. He will be available for selection at the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The explosive allrounder, known as much for his unorthodox shot-making as for his underrated off-spin, leaves behind a legacy defined by match-winning brilliance and memorable performances, most notably a heroic 201 not out against Afghanistan at the 2023 World Cup. Entering at 7-91 with Australia in crisis, Maxwell battled severe cramp and oppressive heat to forge a 202-run stand with Pat Cummins, ultimately guiding his team to victory and into the tournament's final, where Australia overcame hosts India. Maxwell finishes with a career ODI strike rate of 126, second only to West Indies' Andre Russell, scoring four centuries and 23 fifties while taking 77 wickets. His influence spanned two World Cup victories and a reputation as one of Australia's most dynamic white-ball players. "I think back to right at the startI was picked ahead of my time and out of the blue," Maxwell said. "I was just proud to be playing a couple of games for Australia. Since then, I've experienced the highs and lows, being dropped and recalled, playing in World Cups and being part of some great teams." Citing the physical demands of ODI cricket and lingering effects from a serious leg injury, Maxwell admitted that his body had begun to struggle with the rigours of the format. Discussions with selection chair George Bailey led to the decision to step aside. "I felt like I was letting the team down a little bit with how my body was reacting," Maxwell said on the Final Word Podcast. "We talked about the 2027 World Cup, and I said, 'I don't think I'm going to make that.' It's time to give someone else the chance to own that role." Maxwell added that he did not want to linger in the side "for selfish reasons" and believed it was vital to give selectors a clear picture ahead of future planning. Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg paid tribute to Maxwell's impact, calling him "one of the most exciting and influential" players in ODI history. "Glenn's ballistic batting has lit up the cricket world," Greenberg said. "Crowds have come just to watch him bat, and kids have picked up bats because of him. Australian cricket is indebted to Glenn for his contributions." George Bailey echoed the praise, highlighting Maxwell's versatility and longevity. "His energy in the field, under-rated ability with the ball, and natural talent have made him one of the greats," Bailey said. "We're fortunate that he still has so much to offer in T20 cricket." Maxwell will continue to play in the Big Bash League and remain available for international T20 duty as Australia builds towards the 2026 tournament.
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Glenn Maxwell: A six-hitting, record-setting Aussie maverick peaking at World Cups
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell retired from ODI cricket following a glittering 149-match career spanning over a decade as one of the format's most exhilarating performers, who could twist and turn games like a roller-coaster with each swing of the bat. The 36-year-old has lived a contrasting life as an international cricketer in eyes of many. So much talent, but yet patches of inconsistency. Exciting to watch, but yet frustrating at times. A match-winner, but yet someone who could lose it sometimes within an instant. If anything, Maxwell's career has taught fans never to measure his accomplishments on basis of sheer numbers and consistency, but on how much impact he managed to make when he truly took a moment and seized it. While 3,990 runs in 149 matches and 136 innings at an average of 33.81, with four centuries and 23 fifties and 77 wickets might look ordinary to some, there are some metrics and records that truly go under-the-radar. In these numbers lies a match-winner that Maxwell has truly been. Having batted at a variety of positions from one to eight, Maxwell's career never had to be about volume, but rather explosiveness. Its his eye catchy bat swing, audacious reverse ramps, sweeps and pulls that made Maxwell the 'Showman', which is also the rightful title of his autobiography. A bizzare, head-scratching first-ball duck or an explosive century that left fans wanting for more and trying to give their eyes and jaws some rest, Maxwell's batting was as they say in Gen Z slang: Absolute Cinema! -Entertainment over numbers! As per Wisden, he has scored the fifth more runs for Australia while batting at positions five or below and has had the best strike rate while going at it (123.36). All his four ODI centuries have come from position five or below, with one at number five, two at six (Yes! Including a double ton) and one at number seven. Only legendary Andrew Symonds (6) has more centuries in the same role, as per Wisden. Maxwell's striking power has been one of the most ridiculous parts of his game. Among batters with at least 1,000 ODI runs, he has the best strike rate ever for Australia (126.70). Only West Indies (WI) all-rounder Andre Russell (130.22), while playing almost 1/3rds less innings and matches than the Aussie (56 ODIs and 47 innings). The fact that Maxwell sustained his game for so long only adds to his legend. Among the players with atleast 150 ODI sixes, only 17 out of hundreds or thousands to have played the format, his six-hitting ability stands out. His sixes-to-innings ratio of 1.13 is only bettered by Indian opener Rohit Sharma (1.29). He is in the elite company of proper top-order stars like Chris Gayle, Martin Guptill and Jos Buttler as a true middle-order maverick. For him, it was not about delivering numbers, but how fast he could do it, as much as possible. -Reliable in Asia The all-rounder thrived in Asian conditions, a region frustrating for so many greats. Plenty of legends could never really figure out batting against spin in hot, humid, sticky weather on spinny dustbowls. But Maxwell delivered fine numbers in this region, with 1,533 runs in 46 matches, 44 innings at an average of 40.34, strike rate of over 131, with two centuries and nine fifties. Half of his tons have come in Asia. His iconic double ton against Afghanistan during 2023 World Cup while chasing 292 single-handedly battling cramps, back spasm and heat is all one needs to watch to get acquainted with how he unlocked the next level of his batting in Asia. -A World Cup hero for Australia Maxwell has been a two-time World Cup winner, in 2015 and 2019. When he wore the WC medal for the first time in 2015 at home, he carried along with it 324 runs in six innings he could be really proud of. They came with an average of 64.80 and strike rate of 182.02. Even other two top-scorers, David Warner and Steve Smith could not mix consistency with madness like this. Against Sri Lanka, he smashed a 51-ball ton from number five, then the second-fastest WC ton and fastest by an Aussie. Along with fifties against England and an up-and-coming Afghanistan, he delivered a quickfire 14-ball 23 versus India in semis, which battered them a little more. While he could deliver just 177 runs in 10 innings during the 2019 WC at an average of just 22.13 with best score of 46* against SL, his strike rate was still impressive at 150.00. During the 2023 WC in India, it is impossible not to mention his 201* in 128 balls against an inspired Afghanistan which took Aussies from 91/7 to a miraculous victory. The resillient in face of bodily pain, mental anguish and heat was such that several fans who loved themselves an underdog story of the 'Rise of Afghanistan' switched their allegiance to yellow colours just to see Maxi's meditative effort on the pitch pay off. Also in Delhi against Netherlands, he broke the record for fastest WC ton of Aiden Markram (49 balls), smashing it in 40 balls against Netherlands while coming in the 40th over! The all-rounder's record breaking ways met a fitting conclusion as winning runs from his bat guided Australia to their sixth title against a rampaging India, which suddenly looked so mortal and powerless in front of a packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Maxwell ended the tournament with 400 runs in nine innings at an average of 66.67, strike rate of above 150 with two centuries, ending as team's third-highest run-getter above accumulators like Smith and Marnus Labuschagne, who could not cross 400-mark. Three of his four ODI tons came in World Cup, highlighting his big tournament ability. He struck 43 sixes for Australia in the tournament history, highest from his country and third-best behind Chris Gayle (49) and Rohit Sharma (54). His strike rate of 160.32 in 25 innings is also the best in marquee tournament's history among batters with atleast five innings. He has scored 901 runs in 25 innings at an average of 47.42 with three centuries and two fifties. A middle-order impact-maker, among those with 20 WC innings atleast between number four to seven, Maxwell is the only one with a strike rate above 100 and average above 50! Maxwell's big knocks created impact, sealed wins as all his four tons and 17 out of his 23 fifties came in wins. Among players batting five or below, his four centuries in winning cause are joint-third best, behind Jos Buttler, Symonds and Tom Latham, and equal with AB de Villiers and MS Dhoni among others. -A gun spinner and fielder Maxwell took 77 wickets in his career at an average above 47, with best figures of 4/40 and four four-wicket hauls. These are fifth-highest wickets among tweakers in Australia, with Shane Warne (291), Adam Zampa (187), Brad Hogg (156) and Peter Taylor (97) having more. His four four-fers are only outdone by Warne (12+ one five wicket haul), Zampa (11+ one five wicket haul) and Hogg (three+ two five wicket hauls) among spinners. He is in elite company of four Aussies with over 3,000 runs and 75-plus wickets: Steve Waugh (7,569 runs and 195 wickets), Mark Waugh (8,500 runs and 85 wickets), Shane Watson (5,757 runs and 168 wickets) and Symonds (5,088 runs and 133 wickets). A gun fielder with 91 catches, the seventh-highest, he took 0.61 catches per game, the highest ratio among Aussies with 100 ODI caps. (ANI)
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Elon Musk Once Asked Why Epstein-Maxwell Client List Hasn't Leaked — Here's How He Responded to X User Who Suggested He Was a Client
Tesla CEO Elon Musk once took to social media to question the lack of a publicly released client list in the Jeffrey Epstein–Ghislaine Maxwell case. What Happened: In mid-2022, Elon Musk took to Twitter, now known as X, to question the lack of transparency surrounding the Epstein-Maxwell case. He pointedly asked why the Justice Department hadn't disclosed the list of clients linked to the duo and why mainstream media showed little interest in pursuing those identities. Trending: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — Alongside his post, Musk shared a collage featuring mythical creatures like unicorns and dragons, with the phrase 'Epstein/Maxwell client list' included — implying it was something as unlikely to be seen as the a once-prominent socialite, was handed a 20-year prison sentence in 2022 for her role in Epstein's sex trafficking operation. She has since launched an appeal against her conviction and sentence, citing juror misconduct, a violation of the statute of limitations, and her treatment in prison as the grounds for her appeal. In response to Musk's post on Twitter, a user posted a photograph of Maxwell and Musk together at a Vanity Fair Oscar party. Musk quickly responded, asserting that Maxwell had photobombed him. In December 2021, Maxwell was found guilty of helping to recruit teenage girls for Epstein, who died in August 2019. Maxwell, who is also identified as 'Inmate 02879-509,' is currently serving her sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tallahassee, It Matters: Musk's call for transparency in the Epstein-Maxwell case comes amid a broader societal push for accountability in high-profile criminal cases. His comments have sparked a debate about the role of public figures in advocating for justice and transparency. However, Musk's interaction with the Twitter user who posted the photograph of him with Maxwell has also raised questions about his own connections to the case. While Musk has denied any involvement, the incident underscores the scrutiny public figures face in the age of social media. Read Next: Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — Invest before it's too late. 'Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. You can invest today for just $0.30/share with a $1000 minimum. Image: Shutterstock/Copyright Lawrey Send To MSN: Send to MSN UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? This article Elon Musk Once Asked Why Epstein-Maxwell Client List Hasn't Leaked — Here's How He Responded to X User Who Suggested He Was a Client originally appeared on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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D'Angelo Cancels Roots Picnic Performance Over Medical Issue
D'Angelo announced on Friday evening that he would not be performing at this year's Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. The singer shared his 'disappointment' in an Instagram post on the Roots Picnic's social media. D'Angelo wrote that due to an 'unforeseen medical delay' following a surgery he had earlier this year, he was advised by his specialist team that the weekend performance 'could further complicate matters.' More from Rolling Stone Questlove Was 'Shocked' by Kendrick Lamar's Homage to the Roots In 'Squabble Up' Video The Roots, Soccer Mommy, and More Lead 2025 SummerStage Concerts Across NYC Janelle Monáe, the Roots, Jacob Collier Lead Stacked Newport Jazz Fest Lineup In the same post, the festival captioned, 'Due to a longer-than-expected surgical recovery, @thedangelo won't be able to join us at Roots Picnic this year. We're sending love and keeping him in our thoughts as he continues to heal!' 'It is nearly impossible to express how disappointed [I am] not to be able to play with my Brothers 'The Roots,'' D'Angelo continued in his statement. 'And even more disappointed to not see all of You.' Thanking his fans for 'continuing to rock with me' and their support, the musician teased that he was 'currently in the Lab' and 'can't wait to serve Up what's in the Pot!' Speaking to Rolling Stone in 2015, after the release of his acclaimed third album, Black Messiah, D'Angelo said, 'I do want to put a lot of music out there.' He added, 'I feel like, in a lot of respects, that I'm just getting started.' D'Angelo was set to appear at the Roots Picnic returning to the Mann in Fairmount Park on May 31 and June 1. He was among the leading artists slated for the fest alongside Lenny Kravitz, Meek Mill, GloRilla, Miguel, Tems, Latto, Kaytranada, and more. In a separate announcement on Friday, the Roots Picnic revealed that Maxwell would be performing on May 31. Maxwell, whose track 'Pretty Wings' was listed among Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest R&B Songs of the 21st Century, earned his third Grammy for his most recent album, 2016's blackSUMMERS'night, winning Best R&B song for 'Lake by the Ocean.' The artist wrapped his 2024 North American tour back in October, which featured special guests Jazmine Sullivan and October of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
