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News18
6 days ago
- Sport
- News18
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 🤍🫡 — पण्डित अभिषेक पाण्डेय सांकृत्यायन (@Sankrityanabhis) June 2, 2025 One man Army.. Glenn Maxwell 🔥💥⚡💛 — Abhinav MSDian™ (@Abhinav_hariom) June 2, 2025 Thankyou you, Glenn Maxwell for unforgettable memories as a cricket fan! ❤️🙌 #glennmaxwell | — 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 ❤️🫡 — junaiz (@dhillow_) June 2, 2025 🚨 GLENN MAXWELL ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT FROM ODIS. 🚨– Thank you, Maxi. ❤️ — 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."
India Gazette
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
"Your legacy in whites will continue to inspire...": Bumrah, Kuldeep hail Rohit for successful Test career
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah congratulated compatriot Rohit Sharma on conclusion of his Test cricket, saying that his legacy in whites 'will continue to inspire everyone'. Rohit's 11-year-long Test career, which saw him transform from a middle-order batter to a world-class opener in the second half, finally ended with the skipper announcing his intentions to give up the whites and continue playing ODIS in a social media post. Taking to his Instagram, Bumrah posted, 'Congratulations on a commendable test career, it was an honour sharing the dressing room with you. Your legacy in whites will continue to inspire everyone.' In 15 Tests under Rohit, Bumrah took 77 wickets at a stunning average of 14.91, with an economy rate of 2.93 and best figures of 6/45. He took five five-wicket hauls with Rohit as his captain, making it one of the most prolific eras of his career. Also, spinner Kuldeep Yadav also hailed the Hitman, who was more than a leader to him. 'Not just a leader, but a brother and mentor. Learned so much just by watching you, bhai! Your legacy in whites will stay with us forever @rohitsharma45,' posted Kuldeep. Under Rohit, Kuldeep played five Tests, taking 22 wickets at an average of 23.09 and an economy rate of 3.74, with best figures of 5/72. Rohit made his Test debut against the West Indies in November 2013 and went on to represent India in 67 Tests. He amassed 4,301 runs at an average of 40.57, with 12 centuries and 18 fifties. His highest score of 212 came during a memorable home series against South Africa in 2019. He finishes as India's 16th-highest run-getter in the longest format. He kick-started his Test journey with a memorable 177 against the West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata in 2013. In 40 Tests during the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) history, he made 2,716 runs at an average of 41.15, with nine centuries and eight fifties. His best score was 212. He is India's top run-getter, century maker in WTC history and overall at 10th among top run-getters. He led India to the final of the WTC against Australia in the UK in 2023, where they lost. He led India in 24 Tests, winning 12, losing nine and drawing three. His win percentage is exact 50 per cent in the format. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Why Rohit Sharma decided to retire from Test cricket this close to India's tour of England: Series of events explained
Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket with just over a month to go for India's tour of England. Rohit's decision means someone new will take over India's captaincy in the first Test at Leeds on June 20. Rohit goes out as India's 10th most successful Test captain, winning 12 out of 24 matches. It's still the most wins for any skipper who captained India in less than 40 Tests, as a win percentage of 60 demonstrates, the same as MS Dhoni. Ever since he took over as India's all-format captain, Rohit led India to two big series wins – against Australia in 2023 and England in 2024. However, the remainder of the year didn't work as well as he'd have imagined, as in October, New Zealand inflicted a 3-0 clean sweep on India to break their 12-year-long streak of home dominance. Rohit Sharma in Tests had the potential to be an all-time great for India(Getty) Rohit's decision to bid adieu to Tests isn't exactly a shocker, as the Indian captain has been struggling for form. Having retired from T20Is last June, Rohit decided to step aside on the heels of a poor Test series against Australia, where he simply couldn't get going. With scores of 3, 6, 10 and 3, Rohit looked at sixes and sevens – be batting in the middle order or opening the innings. Such were his struggles that Rohit was forced to drop himself from the fifth and final Test in Sydney where Jasprit Bumrah took over. Still, India lost the series 1-3 and had to relinquish the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in 8 years. However, Rohit's Test retirement now allows him to channel all his energy and focus on ODIS going forward. Having captained India to the final of the ODI World Cup in 2023, a T20 World Cup triumph year and a successful Champions Trophy campaign, Rohit must have just one goal in mind. That Rohit will only play one international format increases his chances of playing the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, and although he will be 40 by then, another 50-over showpiece extravaganza cannot be ruled out. Rohit retires with 4301 runs from 67 Tests, averaging 40.57 with 12 centuries. These may not reflect as the greatest of statistics given just how big a match-winner and player he has been for India in ODIs and T20Is, but Rohit's real renaissance in Tests began in 2019 when he was promoted as an opener. Like the 2013 Champions Trophy, the home Test series against South Africa, Rohit's second coming in Tests began with a bang, as he ended with 529 runs from three matches at a rollicking average of 132.25. In his first match as Test opener, Rohit blasted twin centuries – 176 and 127, and followed it with his maiden double ton, smashing 212 at Ranchi. Rohit Sharma's Test career of two halves Rohit never looked back. Over the next five years, Rohit would go on to hit five more hundreds, including his maiden ton overseas. His knock of 127 at the Oval – and 83 at Lord's – played a pivotal role in India drawing the 2021 series in England 2-2. In between, Rohit played a couple more noteworthy innings – 161 in Chennai against England in 2021 and 120 against Australia in Nagpur 2023 on rank turners as he kept going from strength to strength. In the maiden WTC cycle, Rohit scored 1094 runs from 19 innings at an average of 60.77 and 758 from 19 more at 42.11 in the second. However, the ongoing one has been a struggle for Rohit, with 855 runs from as many as 30 innings. Even this year, as Rohit led India to a 3-1 series win against England at home, the captain led from the front, scoring 400 runs, including two centuries. In fact, Rohit remains the most successful opener in WTC, with more than 2600 runs, but the second half of this year has been a blow to the gut. Rohit, the opener, fared a lot better than Rohit, the middle-order batter. Having made his Test debut in 2013 – Sachin Tendulkar's farewell series, Rohit scored a hundred on debut and registered the second-highest score (177), next to Shikhar Dhawan's 187 the same year. He followed it with another century in the next match but had to wait four years for his third Test ton. As India toured Australia in 2014 and South Africa and England in 2018, Rohit got limited opportunities. From November 2013 to October 2019, Rohit scored 1585 runs in 27 matches at an average of 39.60, a far cry from his returns as opener – 2685 runs from 37 Tests, averaging 44.01.
