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Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has taken the massive decision to quite ODI cricket with immediate effect on Monday (June 2). Maxwell was one of the star performers for Australia in their ICC ODI World Cup 2023-winning campaign in India a couple of years back. The Punjab Kings star batter had smashed an unbeaten double ton against Afghanistan to bring Australia back from the brink of elimination before they eventually defeated Team India in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Maxwell won two ODI World Cup titles with Australia – one in 2015 and the other in 2023. He turned out in 149 ODI matches for Australia. He came in against Afghanistan at the 2023 World Cup with his side reeling at 7-91. He went on to smash 201 off just 128 balls to snatch victory from jaws of defeat. “I felt like I was letting the team down a little bit with how body was reacting to the conditions. I had a good chat with (Chair of Selectors) George Bailey and I asked him what his thoughts were going forward” he told the ‘Final Word Podcast’.   Its been described as the greatest innings in the history of One Day International cricket. Glenn Maxwells miracle double century while injured propelled Australia into the World Cup semi-finals and the batsman they call the Big Show into the history books. #GlennMaxwell #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/4zLtDa9Tr7 — 7NEWS Adelaide (@7NewsAdelaide) November 8 2023 “We talked about the 2027 World Cup and I said to him ‘I dont think I am going to make that it’s time to start planning for people in my position to have a crack at it and make the position their own’.” Maxwell was bought for Rs 4.2 crore by Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings at the IPL 2025 mega auction last year. But he had to leave the tournament mid-way after breaking his finger. PBKS have reached the IPL 2025 final and will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. “I always said I wasn’t going to hand my position over if I felt like I was still good enough to play. I didn’t want to just hold on for a couple of series and almost play for selfish reasons” Maxwell said. Maxwell’s strike rate of 126 is the second highest in ODI cricket behind only the West Indian heavy-hitter Andre Russell. He has four hundreds and 23 half centuries along with 77 wickets. “Maxwell has made the decision to prioritise his preparation for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka the Big Bash League and his other global commitments” Cricket Australia said in a statement. Maxwell played many incredible games across his decorated one-day career which included two ODI World Cup wins. The announcement marks second significant retirement of an Australian team member following Marcus Stoinis decision to quit ODI cricket earlier this year. “I think back to right at the start I was picked ahead of my time and out of the blue. I was just proud just to be playing a couple of games for Australia. I thought I was just going to have that” Maxwell said. Todd Greenberg CA Chief Executive congratulated Maxwell an exciting and influential one day international career. “Glenn’s ballistic batting has lit up the cricket world and been one of the cornerstones of Australia’s continued success in the 50 over game including his heroic role in the 2023 World Cup triumph” he said. “As with other greats of the game crowds have flocked to grounds just to watch Glenn bat and children have been inspired to pick up a bat after seeing him put opposition attacks to the sword with a breathtaking array of shots.” Former Australia captain and current chief selector George Bailey also paid glowing tributes to Maxwell. “Glenn will be known as one of the one-day game’s most dynamic players who had key roles in two ODI World Cup victories. His level of natural talent and skill is remarkable. Fortunately he still has much to offer Australia in the T20 format. All things going well he will be pivotal in the next 12 months as we build toward the World Cup early next year” said Bailey.