Top 5 cricketers who shocked the world with sudden retirement

3. Glenn Maxwell

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket on June 2, 2025, to focus on Australia’s campaign for the T20 World Cup next year. Maxwell played 149 ODIs for Australia, delivering some of the most memorable performances in the format. One of his greatest innings came during the 2023 World Cup against Afghanistan, where he walked in with Australia struggling at 91 for 7. He battled severe cramps in heat, and produced a stunning knock, scoring 201 runs off just 128 balls to lead his team to a historic victory.

Maxwell registered four centuries and 23 half-centuries as well as 77 wickets in his ODI career. His sudden retirement surprised the cricketing world, marking the end for one of Australia’s most dynamic white-ball players. Maxwell will lead Washington Freedom in the MLC 2025.