Glenn Maxwell retires from international cricket after 14-year career

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has retired from international cricket, closing a 14-year career for his country. The 36-year-old will continue to play Twenty20 cricket for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League.

Maxwell has also ended his first-class and List A careers, the two longer forms of the game outside Twenty20. He remains available to play for Melbourne Stars, the domestic side he represents in Australia's franchise T20 competition.

Maxwell's decision means he will no longer be picked for Australia in any format. He will still appear in domestic T20 cricket, where he plays for Melbourne Stars. The reason for his decision has not been given, and it is not yet known whether he will take part in any other leagues.

The announcement comes as Australia continues to build a squad around younger players. It is not yet known when Maxwell will next play for Melbourne Stars or whether Cricket Australia has named a replacement in the national side.

Maxwell's retirement from Test-level and one-day cricket closes a long chapter for Australia, but his Big Bash League commitment means fans will still see him on the field in domestic T20 matches.