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Glenn Maxwell Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth14 October 1988

Age33 Years

BirthplaceKew, Victoria, Australia

ProfessionAustralian Cricketer (Batsman)

NationalityAustralian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseVini Raman

FamilyFather - Neil Maxwell; Mother - Joy Maxwell; Brother - Daniel Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell Biography

Glenn Maxwell is an Australian international cricketer known for aggressive batting, inventive strokeplay and match-winning performances. A right-handed sw

Early life and background

Glenn James Maxwell was born on 14 October 1988 in Kew, Victoria, and grew up in Melbourne. Listed as 1.80 m (5'11") and around 73 kg, Maxwell developed an early interest in cricket and began his professional pathway with Victoria, making his first-class debut in 2011. He is described as having light blue eyes and black hair.

Career

Maxwell rose through Australia’s domestic ranks as a dynamic batsman who earlier in his career also bowled off spin after originally starting as a fast bowler. His rapid approach to scoring and inventive shot-making earned him recognition for quick-fire innings in limited-overs cricket. A breakthrough moment that is commonly pointed to in his career came in the 2011 Ryobi One-Day Cup when he produced a 19-ball half-century for Victoria against Tasmania; that display helped establish his reputation as a destructive white-ball player.

He made his international debut for Australia in all three formats in 2012: Test debut in March against India, ODI debut in August against Afghanistan, and T20 debut in September against Pakistan. Maxwell has worn the number 32 jersey for Australia and represented a wide range of domestic and franchise sides, including Victoria, Melbourne Stars, Melbourne Renegades, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Surrey, Hampshire, Yorkshire and others across Australia, the Indian Premier League and county cricket.

Maxwell has compiled a catalogue of striking records in limited-overs cricket. He holds the fastest domestic fifty by an Australian (19 balls) and has produced some of the quickest fifty and hundred scores for Australia in ODI and T20 cricket. At the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup he recorded a 40-ball century against the Netherlands — noted as the fastest century in that tournament edition — and in the same tournament scored an unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan while battling significant physical discomfort. That double century was the first by an Australian batter in ODI history and set a record for the highest score by a non-opener in ODI cricket, achieved in 128 balls and marking one of the fastest double hundreds in the format.

On the field Maxwell is often described as aggressive and inventive, with the switch-hit among his favourite and trademark strokes. His all-around contributions with bat and off-spin, as well as his ability to change the course of a game quickly, have made him a valuable player for both country and franchise teams.

Public profile

Nicknamed Maxi and The Big Show, Maxwell has been a high-profile figure in international cricket and in global cricket leagues. He was named Player of the Tournament in IPL season 7 (2014) for his striking batting performances. Maxwell has also been involved in moments that drew media attention off the field; one incident in a Champions League T20 match in 2014 led to an apology after he expressed frustration following a dismissal.

His openness about mental health received public attention in late 2019 when he took time away from cricket for his wellbeing. Maxwell spoke about feeling mentally and physically exhausted after long periods on the road and credited his partner and members of the cricket support team for encouraging him to seek help and take time to recover.

Personal life

Maxwell married Vini Raman on 18 March 2022. The couple had announced their engagement in February 2020. They have a son, Logan Maverick Maxwell, who was born on 11 September 2023. Maxwell’s family includes his parents Neil and Joy Maxwell and a brother, Daniel Maxwell. He lists his hometown as Melbourne and identifies as Australian.

Latest updates

In the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Maxwell played a pivotal role in Australia’s progress, most notably with the unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium, an innings that combined power-hitting with determination despite physical cramps. That performance helped Australia reach the semi-finals and reinforced Maxwell’s status as a match-winner in major tournaments.

Quick to entertain and capable of producing game-changing innings, Maxwell remains a central figure in Australia’s white-ball plans and a sought-after player in T20 leagues around the world.
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Recent Work

Unbeaten 201 vs Afghanistan — 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup

Scored an unbeaten double century while battling cramps to help Australia qualify for the World Cup semi-finals.

2023
Fastest century in 2023 Cricket World Cup (40 balls)

Recorded a 40-ball century against the Netherlands during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Made international debuts in all three formats for Australia in 2012 (Test, ODI and T20).
  2. Scored a 19-ball fifty for Victoria in the 2011 Ryobi One-Day Cup, a turning point in his career.
  3. Named Player of the Tournament in IPL 2014.
  4. Recorded the first ODI double century by an Australian and the highest score by a non-opener in ODI history (201) in the 2023 World Cup.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Glenn Maxwell born?

14 October 1988

What is Glenn Maxwell known for?

Australian Cricketer (Batsman)

What is Glenn Maxwell’s marital status?

Married

Who is Glenn Maxwell married to?

Vini Raman