Glenn Maxwell announces international retirement

Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from international cricket on November 2, ending a career with Australia that spanned more than a decade and three formats. One report said the 38-year-old also retired from List A and first-class cricket, and confirmed the decision on The Final Word podcast. The other reports described his move as an international retirement. Maxwell will continue playing for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League, according to the report detailing his domestic plans. It said his contract with the team runs through the 2027-28 season. That account also said his retirement covers List A and first-class cricket, beyond his international career. Maxwell made his international debut in an ODI against Afghanistan in 2012. He represented Australia in 286 international matches, scoring 7,226 runs and taking 136 wickets, according to one report. He was part of Australia’s 2015 and 2023 ODI World Cup-winning teams and its 2021 T20 World Cup-winning side. His defining innings came against Afghanistan at the 2023 ODI World Cup. Chasing 292, Australia had fallen to 91 for 7 when Maxwell made 201 not out from 128 balls, guiding the team to a three-wicket victory....