{
  "id": 17922789,
  "title": "'Big Show' Maxwell announces international retirement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/big-show-maxwell-announces-international-retirement-17922789",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-03T06:40:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40447189/big-show-maxwell-announces-international-retirement"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sydney: Veteran cricketer Glenn Maxwell, known for his swashbuckling all-rounder skills, has announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday. Maxwell, 38, bid farewell after Australia's recent decision to prioritize younger players in their short-format selections. Widely regarded as one of the most talented batters of his generation, Maxwell played 149 ODI internationals, 130 T20I matches, and seven Test matches for Australia. He earned the nickname \"The Big Show\" for his remarkable scoring abilities and unconventional shot selection, which contributed to Australia's triumphs in the 50-over World Cup in 2015, 2023, and the T20 World Cup in 2021. In an interview with The Final Word podcast, Maxwell revealed his decision to retire from all forms of domestic cricket in Victoria, stating that he needs to invest more time in his body to prepare for the remaining tournaments in his career. Maxwell, who scored 3,990 runs in ODIs and 2,897 in T20s, is one of only two players to score five international centuries in T20 cricket, alongside India's Rohit Sharma. The retired cricketer, along with Waugh, is also among the franchise owners in the Bollywood-backed European T20 league.",
  "summary": "SYDNEY: 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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Glenn Maxwell retires from international cricket, report claims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/glenn-maxwell-retires-from-international-cricket-report-claims",
        "published": "2026-11-02T18:40:45.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo",
        "title": "Glenn Maxwell retires from international cricket",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/glenn-maxwell-retires-from-international-cricket",
        "published": "2026-11-02T19:16:15.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Maxwell retires from international cricket but continues franchise T20 career",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/maxwell-retires-from-international-cricket-but-continues-franchise",
        "published": "2026-11-02T23:08:37.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "'Big Show' Maxwell announces international retirement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/big-show-maxwell-announces-international-retirement",
        "published": "2026-11-03T00:07:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Glenn Maxwell announces retirement from international cricket",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/glenn-maxwell-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket",
        "published": "2026-11-03T00:50:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Glenn Maxwell Announces Retirement From International Cricket After 14 Years, Ending Illustrious Career With 3 ICC World Cup Titles | Watch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/glenn-maxwell-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket-after",
        "published": "2026-11-03T03:03:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell announces retirement from international cricket",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/australian-batsman-glenn-maxwell-announces-retirement-from",
        "published": "2026-11-03T08:17:46.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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