Glenn Maxwell Retires from ODIs After Iconic Career Spanning 149 Matches:

Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs) which marks the conclusion of his career that lasted for over a decade. Maxwell played 149 ODI matches since debuting in August 2012, scoring 3,990 runs and taking 77 wickets.

Maxwell was part of Australia’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup-winning squads in 2015 and 2023. His last ODI appearance was during the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy match against India earlier this year.

Shifts of Focus Towards T20 and Other Domestic Responsibilities

Maxwell made the decision to retire from ODIs to shift his focus towards preparing for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup set to take place in India and Sri Lanka in 2026, alongside domestic responsibilities like the Big Bash League and other global T20 leagues.

While talking on The Final Word Podcast recently, Maxwell explained:

“Conversation with George Bailey made me consider what possibilities lie ahead for me. A part of me thought that my body’s response to the situations was not going to helpful. I feel like I have been a burden to the team.”

On this, he elaborated by claiming that he does not wish to retain his position in the squad just for a handful of additional matches. “They are definitely pursuing a pathway. Taking this route gives them a clearer view of the selections for the upcoming World Cup.”

Maxwell Remains A Cricketing Icon Following His ODI Exploit Vs Afghanistan

Maxwell's most outstanding achievement came in the 2023 Cricket World Cup when he singlehandedly turned the match against Afghanistan in Mumbai. Australia found themselves in deep trouble at 91/7 chasing a target of 293. Maxwell's incredible innings of 201 not out off 128 balls is one of the greatest chases in ODI history, and to make matters worse, he was dealing with cringe-worthy cramps.Impact and Numbers Relating to Career

Total Matches: 149

Total Runs: 3,990

Batting Strike Rate: 126.70 (the second-highest in history for players with over 1000 ODI runs)

ODI Centuries: 4

Fifties: 23

Wickets: 77

Maxwell reminisced on his career and achievements from both sides:

"Honestly, I was just proud to put on an Australian jersey and play a couple of games. From there, I went through all of it, getting dropped now and again, coming back, winning World Cups, playing with the best teams.”

The Future Is Bright

The retirement of Maxwell does bring the final mark of an era, but the all-rounder position in the ODI squad opens up for young talents. His next focus is in the T20 format where he continues to lead in the national and league teams from different countries.