Australian cricket star Glenn Maxwell, 36, announced his retirement from International Cricket (ODI) (ODI) (ODI) after a 13 -year career which included two World Cup victories, nearly 4,000 points in 149 games and record performances, including the highest stick striking rate in ODI history for players with more than 2,000 points.Maxwell informed the chief of the George Bailey selection during the February Champions Trophy Trophy about his decision, citing physical requests and his inability to continue until the 2027 World Cup.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!“I said to him right away:” I don’t think I’m going to do this, “Maxwell told the last Word podcast. “I think it’s time to start planning people in my position, having a crack and trying to make this spot for the 2027 World Cup. I hope they get enough an introduction where they can succeed in this role. “”
The decision was made before his recent finger injury which forced him to get out of the Indian Premier League this year.Maxwell joins other stars of Australian crickets Marcus Stoinis, Steve Smith and David Warner by retiring in the 50 format, creating a significant emptiness in the programming of the defending champions for their defense of the title.The versatile will pursue his career in T20 for Australia and did not withdraw from first class cricket.Maxwell explained that the games of the Champions Trophy helped consolidate his decision to withdraw from ODIs.“My decision to retire for one day international cricket was probably more in the back of the first two games in the Champions Trophy,” he said. “I felt like I was giving me a very good opportunity to be in good shape and ready for these matches. The first match in Lahore, we played on a rock outside. Posting this match, I was quite sister.”“We were lucky to have a washing against South Africa, where I had a little more time to rest a little and prepare for the next match.“I started to (realize) that if I do not have the perfect conditions in the cricket at 50, my body is struggling to pass through it. It looks like it is a tiring affair just to pass – and almost survive – the 50 overs, not to mention being at my best throughout these 50 overs, then going there and trying to play with the bat too. I felt like I dropped the team a little with the way my body reacted to the conditions.“”
Maxwell’s career statistics are remarkable, ending with a strike rate of 126.70, the highest among players with at least 2,000 points in the history of the ODI.His achievements include 77 counters at 47.32 with his exceptional bowling and implementation skills.The highlight of his career was his double century memorable against Afghanistan during the 2023 World Cup.Thinking about these sleeves of his book in 2024, The Showman, Maxwell wrote: “It was a moment, like the tone of the Ashes of Steve Wash on the last ball of the day, or the last four of Michael Bevan to beat the Windies. One of these events that makes you ask” Where were you when … “.”. It was crazy to think that I was now a time when Australia was on board. “.”