Australia’s Glenn Maxwell announces retirement from international cricket

November 3, 2026 11:34 AM

Australia’s Glenn Maxwell announces retirement from international cricket

Swashbuckling all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday after his hopes of a farewell match on home soil had been dashed by Australia's focus on youth in their short-format selections. One of the most talented batters of his generation, Maxwell wowed crowds around the world in 149 one-day internationals, 130 Twenty20 internationals, and seven test matches. He earned the nickname "The Big Show" for his rapid scoring and unconventional shot selectio...

Maxwell back as Australia make T20 tweaks with eye on Ashes

October 24, 2025 10:30 AM

Maxwell back as Australia make T20 tweaks with eye on Ashes

Australia have made a number of tweaks to their Twenty20 squad for the upcoming five-match series against India, including recalls for Glenn Maxwell and Ben Dwarshuis, to allow test contenders to play in the Sheffield Shield before the Ashes. Test certainty Josh Hazlewood will skip the last three games of the series while fellow fast bowler Sean Abbott, who is among the contenders to fill the spot left open by the likely absence of Pat Cummins for the Ashes opener, will miss the last two. All-...