Glenn Maxwell retires from international cricket

Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a 14-year Australia career that included 130 T20 internationals and three World Cup titles. He is also retiring from first-class and List A cricket for Victoria, while continuing to play in the Big Bash League with the Melbourne Stars. Maxwell announced the decisions in remarks on The Final Word podcast. He said the timing reflected Australia’s shift toward younger players and his need to focus on his body as he prepares for the remaining tournaments in his playing career. He said there had been no pressure from Australia’s team management to retire. Cricket Victoria said Maxwell’s retirement from the state’s first-class and List A teams was effective immediately. The organisation said he would remain with the Melbourne Stars for BBL16 and that it plans to arrange a tribute to his Victorian career, with details to come as the season progresses. His Melbourne Stars contract runs through the end of the 2027-28 season, according to reports. Maxwell said he had held a small hope of an international farewell at the Melbourne Cricket Ground against England, but understood Australia’s direction with its...