Glenn Maxwell Age, Wiki and Bio

Glenn Maxwell

Quick Info

ProfessionAustralian Cricketer
NationalityAustralian
Date of Birth14/10/1988
Age36 years
BirthplaceKew, Victoria, Australia

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Weight73 kg
Eye ColorLight blue
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
HobbiesListening music

Family

FatherNeil Maxwell
MotherJoy Maxwell
Siblings
BrotherDaniel Maxwell
SistersN/A
SpouseVini Raman
Children
SonLogan Maverick Maxwell (born on 11 September 2023)

Career

International Debut
Test2 March 2012 vs India in Hyderabad
ODI25 August 2012 vs Afghanistan in Sharjah
T205 September 2012 vs Pakistan in Dubai
Coach/MentorNot Known
Jersey Number#32 (Australia), #32 (IPL, County Cricket)
Domestic/State Team
  • Australia
  • Victoria
  • Cricket Australia Chairmans XI
  • Melbourne Renegades
  • Delhi Daredevils
  • Hampshire
  • Melbourne Stars
  • Mumbai Indians
  • Surrey
  • Australia A
  • Kings XI Punjab
  • Yorkshire
Nature on fieldVery Aggressive
Likes to play against
  • India
  • England
Favourite Shot/BallSwitch Hit
Records (main ones)
  • Fastest domestic 50 by an Australian, as he scored a 19-ball fifty for Victoria against Tasmania in Ryobi One-Day Cup 2011.
  • Joint-fastest 50 for Australia in ODIs which he scored against India in Bangalore in 2013.
  • Joint-fastest 50 of 18-balls for Australia in T20 along with David Warner, against Pakistan in Mirpur.
  • Fastest century in Men's ODI World Cup against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, scoring in 40 balls during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
  • First batter to score a double century in an ODI run chase in a match against Afghanistan at the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, setting a new record as the highest scorer by a non-opener in ODI cricket history; Maxwell broke Shane Watson's previous record of 185 and became the first Australian batter to score double century in ODI. He reached his double century, requiring only 128 balls, which made it the second-fastest double century in the history of ODI cricket. Maxwell, moreover, became the third player with the most World Cup sixes after Chris Gayle (49) and Rohit Sharma (45).
  • Career Turning Point: His quick 19-ball half-century against Tasmania in the Ryobi One-Day Cup 2011.

Favourites

Cricketer
Batsman
  • Sachin Tendulkar
  • Adam Gilchrist
  • Micheal Hussey
  • Jonty Rhodes
  • Michael Bevan
Bowler
  • Shane Warne
Food
  • Chicken

Some Lesser Known Facts

Glenn Maxwell does not smoke.
Glenn Maxwell drinks alcohol.
Maxwell transitioned from a fast bowler to an off-spin bowler and aggressive batsman after starting his cricketing career.
In 2011, he made his First-Class debut playing for Victoria against New South Wales.
He debuted in the IPL for Delhi Daredevils in 2012 but played only 2 games.
Maxwell is known to have mannerisms resembling former Australian captain Ricky Ponting on the field.
After Australia's 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup win, Maxwell left a mid-way interview upon seeing Sachin Tendulkar and hugged him.
He was named the Player of the Tournament in IPL 7 in 2014 for his impressive batting performances.
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.
In December 2019, Glenn Maxwell returned to play after taking a break for mental health reasons and expressed gratitude to those who supported him.
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.
During the match at Wankhede Stadium, fans cheered 'MAXWELL' as he struggled with cramps and then managed to finish the game.