Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell Biography

Nicknamed the ‘Big Show’, Glenn Maxwell is the template for a modern limited-overs cricketer. He has often delighted cricket with pyrotechnics living up to his moniker. His quick scoring, electrifying fielding and handy off-breaks make him an asset to any limited-overs side.

He first made his name for Victoria when he smashed a record 19-ball fifty against Tasmania in 2011 and since then has lived up to the reputation. He grabbed more headlines when he fetched a whopping USD 1 million from Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2013. The following season Kings XI Punjab nabbed him and his exploits helped the franchise qualify for the tournament final.

Much before this, his international debut came in an ODI against Afghanistan at Sharjah. He rose in reputation in the same tour when he smashed a 38-ball 56 not out to guide Australia to a win in the ODI series decider against Pakistan. His fearlessness added with his ability to spin the ball earned him a Test call for the tour of India in 2013. Having made his debut in Hyderabad, the all-rounder opened the batting and bowling in the Delhi Test. Australia went on to lose the series 0-4.

Maxwell is a vital cog in Australia’s limited-overs setup. From defending two off the final over against Pakistan at Abu Dhabi in the final ODI to smashing the second-fastest World Cup hundred at Sydney to butchering a 65-ball unbeaten 145 at Pallekele to mark his comeback, Maxwell has graced limited-overs cricket with some rare spectacles.

He was dropped from the Victoria First-Class side in late 2016 but his Test fortunes received a boost later that season when he surprisingly found himself in Australia’s 15-member squad for the India tour in 2016-17. Maxwell marked his return with a fine century at Ranchi, in the third Test.

The unorthodoxy in his approach has led to several ‘wow’ moments along with piling of frustrations but being of a rare breed, national selectors have backed him over the years. So did his IPL franchise — KXIP, and named him the captain for the 2017 edition.

Suvajit Mustafi

Glenn Maxwell Batting & Fielding Averages

Career	M	In	R	NO	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Test	7	14	339	1	104	26.07	570	59.47	1	0	33	7	5	0
ODIs	81	72	2069	8	102	32.32	1681	123.0	1	15	207	70	50	0
T20s	43	38	1072	7	145*	34.58	647	165.6	2	3	99	54	23	0
World Cup	8	6	324	1	102	64.80	178	182.0	1	2	35	14	1	0

Glenn Maxwell Bowling Averages

Career	M	B	R	W	Avg	EC	SR	5WI	10WM	BBI	BBM
Test	7	462	341	8	42.62	4.428	57.	0	0	4/46	4/46
ODIs	81	1906	1765	45	39.22	5.556	42.35	0	0	4/46	4/46
T20s	43	474	585	20	29.25	7.405	23.70	0	0	2/15	2/15
World Cup	8	228	218	6	36.33	5.736	38.00	0	--		4/46

Glenn Maxwell Career statistics

News ON Glenn Maxwell

Batting at No 7 in ODIs is ‘perfect position’ for Glenn Maxwell: Justin Langer

Maxwell scored a breezy 48 to help Australia to 298/9 in the second ODI.

Highlights: India vs Australia 2018-19, 2nd ODI, Full Cricket Score and Result: India beat Australia by six wickets to level series 1-1

India vs Australia 2018-19, 2nd ODI: LIVE cricket score of India vs Australia at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, News, latest updates, ...

2nd ODI: Shaun Marsh’s 131 lays foundation for Australia’s 298/9

Glenn Maxwell made 48 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar was India's best bowler with 4/45.

Alex Carey backs Aaron Finch to deliver, defends Glenn Maxwell at No 7

In Carey's view, having Maxwell at the back end of an innings was a big plus.

Glenn Maxwell is being wasted batting at No. 7: Allan Border

During the opening one-dayer against India, Maxwell entered in the 48th over and scored 11 runs in the five deliveries he faced.

Winning captain Aaron Finch pleased with Australia’s batting depth

While he felt the bowling left a bit to be desired, Finch was happy with the batting.

More News on Glenn Maxwell

Features ON Glenn Maxwell

Talking points: Glenn Maxwell spills MS Dhoni, Yuzvendra Chahal sets new mark

From Finch's continued slump to Jadhav's finishing, the key chapters of the third ODI.

Highlights: India vs Australia 2018-19, 2nd ODI, Full Cricket Score and Result: India beat Australia by six wickets to level series 1-1

India vs Australia 2018-19, 2nd ODI: LIVE cricket score of India vs Australia at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, News, latest updates, ...

Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), IPL 2017 ,match 51: Wriddhiman Saha’s feat, Kieron Pollard’s questionable act and other highlights

Chasing 231 to win against Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians nearly created history as they took the fight right into the final over of ...

More Features on Glenn Maxwell

ऑस्ट्रेलिया में टेस्ट के बाद वनडे सीरीज जीत टीम इंडिया ने रचा इतिहास

माही की मनमानी, धीमी बल्लेबाजी करके भी जीत लिया ऑस्ट्रेलिया

महेंद्र सिंह धोनी दुनिया के बेहतरीन फिनिशर, औसत पहुंचा 103 के पार

धोनी ने लगातार तीसरा अर्धशतक जमा दिया जवाब, भारत को मिली जीत

सचिन, विराट और रोहित के इस विशिष्‍ट क्‍लब में शामिल हुए धोनी