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  "id": 17949846,
  "title": "Entertainer and enigma, Maxwell bows out as cricket's great what-if",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/entertainer-and-enigma-maxwell-bows-out-as-crickets-great-what-if",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T10:44:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/entertainer-and-enigma-maxwell-bows-out-crickets-great-what-if-6516601"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Glenn Maxwell, the enigmatic and electrifying cricket player, will be remembered as cricket's great \"what-if.\" A master of limited-overs cricket, his unorthodox shot-making left rivals flummoxed. At the 2023 ODI World Cup, Maxwell's 201-run not out against Afghanistan proved his ability to turn the tide of matches. A two-time ODI World Cup winner and the winning scorer in Australia's inaugural T20 World Cup triumph, Maxwell's unique style, explosive batting, and fielding prowess made him a legend. His value transcended pure batting, as he was also a key spinner and fielder. Despite a mental health break in 2019, Maxwell's impact on the game remains undeniable.",
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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",
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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": "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"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "'Big Show' Maxwell announces international retirement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/big-show-maxwell-announces-international-retirement-17922789",
        "published": "2026-11-03T06:40:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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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