Glenn Maxwell retires from international cricket
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell retired from international cricket at age 38, ending a career that included 2,897 Twenty20 international runs at an average of 28.97. He also closed his first-class and List A careers but will remain available for the Melbourne Stars in Australia’s Big Bash League.
Why it matters
Maxwell’s departure removes one of Australia’s most influential short-form players while leaving him active in franchise cricket.
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Part of the November 3, 2026 brief.