Glenn Maxwell Not Retiring Yet, Targets 2028 Olympics and T20 World Cup

Glenn Maxwell says he has not set a timeline on his international future and remains hopeful of continuing his T20I career with Australia, keeping the 2028 Olympics and the 2028 T20 World Cup firmly in his sights.

The 37-year-old all-rounder admitted he is taking a wait-and-see approach regarding his future with the national team, focusing primarily on his fitness rather than rushing into retirement decisions.

"I think not making a decision around my future was probably based more on what's to come over the next 12 months," Maxwell told reporters in Melbourne. "There's not a whole lot of T20 cricket planned, so there's probably no need to make any sort of formal announcements."

Maxwell added that if he remains physically capable, he would like to continue representing Australia.

"If I'm fit and firing and available, I'll be ready," he said.

Glenn Maxwell eyes Olympics and 2028 T20 World Cup

A major factor in Maxwell delaying any retirement call is the potential opportunity to represent Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will return to the Games in the T20 format.

The Olympics are scheduled just months before Australia hosts the 2028 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, meaning Maxwell could potentially feature in two major global events in the same year. By then, he would be 40 years old.

When asked whether his body could hold up until then, Maxwell remained cautiously optimistic.

"Fit and firing? Hopefully," he said. "But yeah, not setting any dates."

Cricket's return to the Olympics after more than a century has created new motivation for many players, and Maxwell appears intrigued by the possibility of representing Australia on that stage if his form and fitness allow.

Recent form raises questions over Maxwell's future

Despite his ambitions, Maxwell's recent performances have sparked debate over how long he will remain part of Australia's T20 setup.

During the 2026 T20 World Cup, Australia failed to progress beyond the group stage. Maxwell managed scores of 9, 31 and 22 in the tournament at an uncharacteristically modest strike rate of 110.71.

Since October, he has played 12 T20 innings across international cricket and the Big Bash League, averaging 15.55 with a strike rate of 113.82.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recently suggested Maxwell might not be part of the national side by 2028, particularly with selectors likely to focus on developing younger players ahead of future tournaments.

However, Maxwell believes his value should be judged on overall impact rather than just statistics.

"I probably more judge it on how I'm running around the field and how I'm feeling," he said. "I felt like I was able to get through games a lot easier and felt like I still had plenty to offer."

Busy franchise calendar ahead

Even as uncertainty surrounds his international future, Maxwell's franchise schedule remains packed.

He recently signed a two-year extension with Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League, keeping him in the competition until at least 2028. He is also set to play in multiple T20 leagues this year, including the Pakistan Super League, Major League Cricket in the United States, and a new Europe-based T20 competition where he is also a franchise co-owner.

Maxwell will next feature in the PSL with the newly formed Hyderabad Kingsmen, marking his first appearance in the tournament.

Australia's next T20I assignment is a tour of Bangladesh in June, featuring three T20Is alongside ODI fixtures against Bangladesh and Pakistan.

For Maxwell, the approach remains simple - stay fit, keep playing, and leave the final call for later.

If the body holds up, the Australian veteran could still be chasing one last global stage moment when cricket returns to the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.