Quick Info
| Profession | Australian Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 14/10/1988 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Kew, Victoria, Australia |
Latest News about Glenn Maxwell
01/04/2026
Cricket Australia left Maxwell out of its 2026-27 central contracts list, marking a major shift in his national-team standing. The omission followed a period in which his role had already been under scrutiny after recent injuries and selection changes.
30/09/2025
Maxwell was ruled out of Australia’s three-match T20 series against New Zealand after suffering a broken arm while bowling in the nets. The injury also placed his availability for subsequent international assignments in doubt.
02/06/2025
Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from One Day International cricket, ending his ODI career while stating that he would continue in T20 formats. He said the decision was made to extend his career in the shortest format and focus on future T20 commitments, including major international tournaments.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name: Glenn James Maxwell. | |
| Nicknames: The Big Show, Maxi. | |
| Role: All-rounder. | |
| Batting style: Right-handed bat. | |
| Bowling style: Right-arm offbreak. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Weight | 73 kg |
| Eye Color | Light blue |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Hobbies | Listening music |
Family
| Father | Neil Maxwell |
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| Mother | Joy Maxwell |
| Siblings | Daniel Maxwell |
| Spouse | Vini Raman |
| Children | Logan Maverick Maxwell (born on 11 September 2023) |
Career
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| Coach/Mentor | Not Known | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #32 (Australia), #32 (IPL, County Cricket) | ||||||
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| Nature on field | Very Aggressive | ||||||
| Likes to play against |
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| Favourite Shot/Ball | Switch Hit | ||||||
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Favourites
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| Food | Chicken |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/glennmaxwell1/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/glennmaxwell1 | |
| https://twitter.com/MaxiTheBigShow |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Glenn Maxwell does not smoke. | |
| 2. Glenn Maxwell drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. Maxwell transitioned from a fast bowler to an off-spin bowler and aggressive batsman after starting his cricketing career. | |
| 4. In 2011, he made his First-Class debut playing for Victoria against New South Wales. | |
| 5. He debuted in the IPL for Delhi Daredevils in 2012 but played only 2 games. | |
| 6. Maxwell is known to have mannerisms resembling former Australian captain Ricky Ponting on the field. | |
| 7. After Australia's 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup win, Maxwell left a mid-way interview upon seeing Sachin Tendulkar and hugged him. | |
| 8. He was named the Player of the Tournament in IPL 7 in 2014 for his impressive batting performances. | |
| 9. During a 2014 ODI between Australia and Pakistan, Maxwell bowled a double wicket maiden in the final over, helping Australia win by just 1 run. | |
| 10. In December 2019, Glenn Maxwell returned to play after taking a break for mental health reasons and expressed gratitude to those who supported him. | |
| 11. Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten 201 runs against Afghanistan in the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup helped Australia secure a spot in the semi-finals despite battling cramps. | |
| 12. During the match at Wankhede Stadium, fans cheered 'MAXWELL' as he struggled with cramps and then managed to finish the game. | |
| 13. Full name: Glenn James Maxwell. | |
| 14. Nicknames: The Big Show, Maxi. | |
| 15. Batting style: Right-handed bat. | |
| 16. Bowling style: Right-arm offbreak. | |
| 17. Role: All-rounder. |