Glenn Maxwell Retires After Heroic Performances for Australia

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has ended his 14-year international cricket career. He left behind an impressive record of changing match outcomes with his batting and bowling skills. Maxwell, known as “Big Show,” played in seven Tests, 149 ODIs, and 130 T20Is for Australia.

He scored 7,226 runs and took 136 wickets across formats. Maxwell was part of three ICC title-winning teams: the 2015 and 2023 ODI World Cups and the 2021 T20 World Cup. His aggressive batting style and ability to rescue his team in tough situations made him a standout player.

Here are five times Maxwell turned matches around for Australia:

1. Against Afghanistan in November 2023, Maxwell scored an unbeaten double century (201 runs) while dealing with cramps. He led Australia to a three-wicket win and a semi-final spot.

2. In September 2020 against England, Maxwell and Alex Carey partnered for 212 runs in the third ODI. Maxwell’s 108 helped Australia win by three wickets.

3. Against India in November 2023, Maxwell hit an unbeaten 104 in a T20I to equal Rohit Sharma’s record of five T20I hundreds. His century on the final ball secured a five-wicket victory.

4. In August 2025 against South Africa, Maxwell scored 62 not out in the third T20I, leading Australia to a two-wicket win and a series victory.

5. Against Pakistan in October 2014, Maxwell’s bowling heroics saved Australia by taking two wickets in the final over of an ODI.

Maxwell’s ability to perform under pressure made him one of Australia’s most valuable players during his career.