Logan Maverick Maxwell (born on 11 September 2023)
Career
International Debut
Test
2 March 2012 vs India in Hyderabad
ODI
25 August 2012 vs Afghanistan in Sharjah
T20
5 September 2012 vs Pakistan in Dubai
Coach/Mentor
Not 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
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Punjab Kings
Nature on field
Very Aggressive
Likes to play against
India
England
Favourite Shot/Ball
Switch 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.
Fastest ODI century by an Australian (51 balls) against Sri Lanka during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Most T20I centuries by an Australian (five).
Fastest player to reach four T20I centuries (92 innings).
Fastest T20I century by an Australian (47 balls).
Favourites
Cricketer
Batsman
Sachin Tendulkar
Adam Gilchrist
Micheal Hussey
Jonty Rhodes
Michael Bevan
Bowler
Shane Warne
Food
Chicken
Some Lesser Known Facts
1. Glenn Maxwell does not smoke.
2. Glenn Maxwell drinks alcohol.
3. Maxwell transitioned from a fast bowler to an off-spin bowler and aggressive batsman after starting his cricketing career.
4. In 2011, he made his First-Class debut playing for Victoria against New South Wales.
5. He debuted in the IPL for Delhi Daredevils in 2012 but played only 2 games.
6. Maxwell is known to have mannerisms resembling former Australian captain Ricky Ponting on the field.
7. After Australia's 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup win, Maxwell left a mid-way interview upon seeing Sachin Tendulkar and hugged him.
8. He was named the Player of the Tournament in IPL 7 in 2014 for his impressive batting performances.
9. 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.
10. In December 2019, Glenn Maxwell returned to play after taking a break for mental health reasons and expressed gratitude to those who supported him.
11. Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten 201 runs against Afghanistan in the 2023 ICC Menβs Cricket World Cup helped Australia secure a spot in the semi-finals despite battling cramps.
12. During the match at Wankhede Stadium, fans cheered 'MAXWELL' as he struggled with cramps and then managed to finish the game.
13. Full name: Glenn James Maxwell.
14. Nicknames: The Big Show, Maxi.
15. Batting style: Right-handed bat.
16. Bowling style: Right-arm offbreak.
17. Role: All-rounder.
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