Showstopper. World Cup Champion Glenn Maxwell Retires From One-Day International Cricket
- Glenn Maxwell, a two-time World Cup champion, retired from one-day international cricket on Monday at age 36 in Australia.
- Maxwell chose to retire due to the physical toll of long ODI matches and to focus on Australia's upcoming Twenty20 World Cup campaign next year.
- He played 149 ODIs, scored 3,990 runs at a strike rate of 126.70, including four centuries and a memorable unbeaten 201 off 128 balls in the 2023 World Cup.
- Selection chairman George Bailey praised Maxwell's energy, ball skills, longevity, and passion, while Maxwell emphasized not holding his spot for selfish reasons.
- Maxwell's retirement allows Australian selectors to plan clearly for future lineups, while he remains focused on contributing significantly in T20 cricket.
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