Glenn Maxwell sends shockwaves around cricketing world with sudden retirement
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Published - 02 Nov 2026, 10:17 PM• Read time - 6 mins
Australia's hard-hitting finisher Glenn Maxwell has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world by announcing his retirement from international cricket. Maxwell, 38, had retired from ODI cricket on June 2 last year to prolong his T20I career with Australia.
His final appearance for Australia came against Oman in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 20.
Renowned as "The Big Show", Maxwell is currently representing his state side, Victoria, in the ongoing One-Day Cup (Dean Jones Trophy). He also holds the record for the most centuries in T20I cricket, with five centuries to his name.
Most hundreds in men's T20I cricket
| S.No. | Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Strike Rate | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenn Maxwell (AUS) | 130 | 118 | 2897 | 145* | 154.42 | 5 |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma (IND) | 159 | 151 | 4231 | 121* | 140.89 | 5 |
| 3 | Phil Salt (ENG) | 65 | 60 | 1852 | 141* | 163.74 | 4 |
| 4 | Karanbir Singh (AUT) | 65 | 64 | 2616 | 164 | 174.28 | 4 |
| 5 | Abhishek Sharma (IND) | 72 | 71 | 2268 | 135 | 196.36 | 4 |
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