Australia’s ODI World Cup hero Glenn Maxwell reveals the last cricket tournament he will EVER play in
- Glenn Maxwell's passion for international cricket has not waned
- Has stated that he will play in IPL 'till he can't walk anymore'
- The focus now turns to Big Bash with the Melbourne Stars
Glenn Maxwell has revealed when he will walk away from T20 cricket – and it won't happen anytime soon.
India's Australian ODI World Cup hero recently turned 35, but his passion for the short-form version of the sport remains.
Ahead of the 13th version of the T20 Big Bash on Australian shores – which starts in Brisbane on Thursday evening when the Heat host the Melbourne Stars at the Gabba – the 'Big Show' stated that he will continue playing in the Indian Premier League for as long as his body holds up.
“The IPL will probably be the last tournament I ever play because I will play the IPL until I can't walk anymore,” he said.
“The IPL has been good to me throughout my career – the people I've met, the coaches I've played with, the international players you get to play with and how useful that tournament has been for my entire career.
Glenn Maxwell – Australia's hero in the recent ODI World Cup – has revealed when he will walk away from T20 cricket
The 35-year-old believes that playing in the Indian Premier League has taken his game to another level
Maxwell's immediate focus is leading the Melbourne Stars to BBL glory, with the trophy eluding the men in green and dating back to 2011
“It's probably been hard to replicate that in any other series or tournament around the world.
'Even at the World Cup you only play quickly against the opponent, chat for two minutes after the match and that's it.
“In the IPL, you stand next to AB (de Villiers) and Virat (Kohli) for two months and talk to them while watching other games… it's the biggest learning experience anyone could ask for.”
Maxwell's immediate focus is to lead the Melbourne Stars to BBL glory this summer, with the trophy eluding the men in green and dating back to 2011.
He missed last summer after breaking his leg at a friend's birthday and is eager to make up for lost time.
The veteran is also looking forward to seeing the next generation stamp their class on the competition.
“Guys like (Melbourne Renegades young gun) Jake Fraser-McGurk and (Sydney Thunder batsman) Ollie Davies… these young lads have so much talent and are so good to watch,” Maxwell said.
'Sam Harper is another one for us (at the Stars) … I hope it will be a very exciting summer for the BBL.'