Glenn Maxwell, an explosive Australian batsman, has announced that he will no longer play one-day cricket but will play in the Twenty20 with an eye on the World Cup in the coming year.
The 36-year-old, who recorded 3, 990 runs and 149 One Day Internationals (ODIs), said he was beginning to feel the effects of the 50-over contest.
Maxwell, who was known for his all-action entertaining style of play, said on Monday, “I felt like I was letting the team down a little bit with how my body was reacting to the conditions.”
I spoke with [chair of selectors] George Bailey and asked him what his thoughts were going forward.
When we discussed the 2027]50-over] World Cup, I told him, “I don’t think I’m going to make that happen; it’s time to start planning for people in my position to try it out and make it their own.”
“I didn’t want to just hold on for a few series and almost play for selfish reasons,” I said.
His final game was Australia’s Champions Trophy semifinal defeat to India in early March, which was followed by veteran fellow 50-over player Steve Smith.
Maxwell, who has crunched four hundred and 23 half-centuries, has the second-highest strike rate in ODI cricket at 126.70.
West Indian heavy hitter Andre Russell leads the way in scoring with his rate of scoring. Maxwell has also taken 77 wickets off of the bat.
An age-old ODI career
Perhaps his most memorable appearance was against Afghanistan in Mumbai at the 2023 World Cup, when he was batting with Australia reeling at 91-7 and chasing 293 to win.
Maxwell slamming 201 from only 128 balls to win his team in a high-pressure environment with a severe cramp and searing heat.
In a never-ending 202 partnership with Pat Cummins, who had just 12 runs to go with him at number nine, he scored 179 of those runs.
In the final at Ahmedabad, Australia defeated favorites India to claim the title.
Maxwell also played for Australia, which won the 2015 ODI World Cup.
Glenn will be regarded as one of the most dynamic players in the one-day competition, having played key roles in two ODI World Cup victories, Bailey said.
His talent and skill are astounding, he says. His longevity, underappreciated ball-handling skills, and energy on the field are all outstanding.
His enthusiasm and commitment to playing for Australia are what else stands out.
“Fortunately, he still has a lot of T20 potential.” He will be crucial in the coming year as we prepare for the World Cup early next year if everything goes well.
Source: Aljazeera
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