Glenn Maxwell is an Australian Cricket celebrity. He is an all rounder with expertise in batting. Maxwell has obtained world wide fame due to his fast and furious battings in T20 and ODI matches. In different international matches, he saved the Australian team from difficult situations and turned the matches to victory. He plays in such an unconventional way that it becomes very difficult for a rival team to handle the situation.
Australian Team won many titles with the huge contributions of Maxwell. He provided his services when Australia won ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. His great contributions in the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2021 and Cricket World Cup 2023 will always be remembered by the Australian Nation.
Maxwell married an Indian origin girl and pharmacist Vini Raman in March 2022. Maxwell and Vini have a son named Logan Maverick Maxwell and they are living happily.
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Biography
| Full Name | Glenn James Maxwell |
| NIck Name | Maxi, The Big Show |
| Date of birth | 14 October 1988 |
| Age | 35 years as of 2023 |
| Height | 6’0” (Feet- Inch) 1.82 meter 182 cm |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Eye color | Light Blue |
| Hair color | Black |
| Weight | 73 kg or 161 lbs |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Jersey number (Australia) | 32 |
| Batting style | Right hand bat |
| Bowling style | Right-arm offbreak |
| Mentor/Coach | Will update soon |
| Home Town | Kew, Victoria, Australia |
| Education | Medical Sciences |
| School/College | Menton Secondary School |
| Father | Neil Maxwell |
| Mother | Joy Maxwell |
| Sibling | Brother: Daniel Maxwell |
| Wife | Vini Raman |
| Marriage Date | 18 March 2022 |
| Children | Son: Logan Maverick Maxwell |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Golf, Listening Music |
Age
Maxwell’s age is 35 years as of 2023, because he was born on 14 October 1988 in the nearby area of Melbourne named Kew which is situated in Victoria. Libra is Maxwell’s Zodiac Sign.
Height & Physical Appearance
Glenn has a huge height, and we can see him visibly tall among other players. His height is 6 feet, which means 182 cm. He looks like a knight when he wears a helmet. He is slim bodied with light blue eyes.
Wife/Girlfriend
Glenn Maxwell married Vini Raman, who has her roots in India. Maxwell and Vini were close friends. Vini is a pharmacist, and Maxwell also studied medical sciences. Maxwell worked as a Pharmacist for a short time, perhaps they met due to their common education and working. Some reports suggest they met in an event in Australia, and started dating in 2017. After some time they engaged in 2020, and in March 2022 they married. Now Maxwell is the father of a son named Logan Maverick Maxwell.
Before marrying Vini, Maxwell also dated Jayne Egeberg. He also dated a journalist and News presenter named Candice Wyatt for some time. There were rumors that in 2015 he was dating Sonja Steffen.
Net worth
Maxwell is a world class cricketer and he plays internationally. He plays for various Clubs and teams. He charges thousands of dollars for a match. Though his exact income is not known, some reports estimated that his net worth is 15 million USD as of 2023.
Education
Maxwell was a brilliant student during his schooling. He studied in an Australian school named Menton Secondary School. After completing his school education he enrolled himself in the studies of Medical sciences in Melbourne. His education in medical sciences indicates his brilliance.
Career
Maxwell entered the cricket world in 2009 when he joined the Victoria Squad state team for playing cricket. He became visible in Australian cricket when he made fastest 50 in the tournament named Ryobi One-Day Cup in 2011. After this success he played for various domestic teams and then got an entry to international cricket.
He started playing internationally in following way
T20 International Debut
He played in Dubai against Pakistan on 5 September 2012.
ODI Debut
He played in Sharjah against Afghanistan on 25 August 2012.
Test Match Debut
He played in Hyderabad against India on 2 March 2013.
Part of following domestic, national and international teams.
- Victoria Second Xl
- Victoria Under-19s
- Yorkshire
- Victoria
- Melbourne Stars
- Melbourne Renegades
- Mumbai Indians
- Royals Challengers Bangalore
- London Spirit
- Lancashire
- Kings Xl Punjab
- Hampshire 2nd Xl
- Fitzroy-Doncaster
- Delhi Daredevils
- Australia
Achievements
- Player of the tournament in Hong kong cricket sixes competition (2010).
- Second fastest century in World Cup history in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.
- Fastest 50 by an Australian in domestic cricket in Ryobi One-day Cricket Cup 2011.
- World Cup’s fastest double century while playing ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
Family
Maxwell belongs to an Australian family. His parents are also sportspersons, and they were athletes in their times. Maxwell’s father’s name is Neil Maxwell, and Joy Maxwell is his mother. He has a brother named Daniel Maxwell; he is also a cricket lover. His family lives in Kew Victoria, Australia.
Social Media
Maxwell is not only popular in the cricket world, but also very famous on social media. Fans watch him closely on social media to get daily updates.
Twitter account: @ Gmaxi_32
Instagram account: @ gmaxi_32
Interesting Facts
- Glenn likes Golf and Tennis.
- He was the most expensive player in IPL 2013.
- He actually started his career as a bowler.
- He worked as a pharmacist for some time.
- Maxwell remained mentally disturbed for some time in the past.
