Mon Jun 02 08:10:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Glenn Maxwell Retires from ODI Cricket to Focus on T20 World Cup and Big Bash**

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket. Citing a desire to prioritize preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, as well as his commitments to the Big Bash League and other global tournaments, Maxwell explained that his body’s reaction to the demands of the ODI format prompted his decision.

“I felt like I was letting the team down a little bit with how the body was reacting to the conditions,” Maxwell stated in an interview. He discussed his future with Chairman of Selectors George Bailey, indicating his belief that he wouldn’t be participating in the 2027 World Cup. He wished to make way for the team to prepare with other players for the event.

Maxwell debuted in ODIs in August 2012 and amassed 3,990 runs and 77 wickets in 149 matches. A key member of the Australian squad, he contributed to their World Cup victories in 2015 and 2023. His final ODI appearance was against India earlier this year.

Maxwell’s ODI career featured four centuries and 23 half-centuries, with a blistering strike rate of 126.70, the second-highest among players with over 1000 runs in the format. His remarkable unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup, scored while battling severe cramps, is widely considered one of the greatest ODI innings of all time. Maxwell lifted Australia from 91/7 in pursuit of a target of 293, and seal a memorable win for his side.

Reflecting on his career, Maxwell expressed pride in representing Australia and being part of successful teams, acknowledging the ups and downs he experienced along the way.

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