Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell Decided to retire from ODI (ODI) cricket on Monday, June 2, 2 June. This is the end of his 13 -year magnificent career in a 50 -over format. Fans and cricket experts expressed their feelings after this news. Maxwell’s wife Winnie Raman also showed pride and love on social media about her husband’s career.
The 36-year-old Maxwell left ODI cricket as one of Australia’s most spectacular white-ball players. He scored 3,990 runs in 149 ODIs, which is the fastest strike rate (126.70) among the players scoring more than 2,000 runs. He also took 77 wickets from his off-spin bowling.
Maxwell played a big role in Australia’s World Cup win in 2015 and 2023. Especially in the 2023 World Cup, his unbeaten 201 run innings against Afghanistan is considered one of the biggest innings of ODI cricket. Deciding his retirement, Maxwell said that this format puts more pressure on the body and now he wants to give a chance to the next generation. He said that for the last few years, injuries have been constant and his body was not able to perform properly, which could have caused damage to the team.
Maxwell selector George Bailey Talking with it, he believed that his selection for the 2027 World Cup is difficult, so they want to give new players a chance.
Shortly after Maxwell’s announcement, his wife Winnie Raman Shared a heart touching post on Instagram. In this, she praised her husband’s hard work and success. He said that Maxwell has made a huge sacrifice for the team’s future. Winnie recalled the challenges and sacrifice of his career. He wrote three red hearts with a picture of Maxwell in Australian Jersey, “A great ODI career. Always be my hero.”
Raman’s Instagram Story impressed the fans a lot. It got a glimpse of a player’s personal life, which he has often shared, especially after Maxwell’s double century in the 2023 World Cup. Although Maxwell has retired from ODI cricket, he will continue to play in T20 international matches. He is eyeing the T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka in 2026. Apart from this, he will also play in Big Bash League (BBL) and other domestic tournaments.
