India, Nov. 3 -- Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, November 3, after his hopes of a farewell match at home were dashed by Australia's focus on youth in its short-format selections.

Maxwell, 38, said he will also stop playing domestic 50-over and four-day cricket for Victoria, giving up red-ball cricket completely. He made the announcement on The Final Word podcast, in an episode released Tuesday.

He said it was time to spend more time investing in his body, so he can get through the remaining tournaments in his career.

Maxwell had hoped for a send-off at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), his home ground, in this month's series against England. Those hopes ended when Au...