Published on, Aug. 18 -- August 18, 2025 7:10 AM

Ahead of the deciding T20I against South Africa in Cairns, Glenn Maxwell was asked whether having retired from ODIs had given him pause to consider an overall end date for his international career. The answer, delivered in good spirits, was a succinct "No."

If he so desires, next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka would be a fitting stepping-off point for one of the format's great players. It's difficult to believe he could go for two more years even though the 2028 edition will be co-hosted by Australia, alongside New Zealand.

On Saturday evening he showed what he can still bring with the bat, expertly guiding an uncertain chase over the line with a masterful unbeaten 62 off 36...