Glenn Maxwell
An Australian cricketing maverick whose audacious, inventive batting has redefined the possibilities of the modern limited-overs game.
Born 1988 (age 38)·Australian cricketer·Birthday: October 14·Millennials
Biography
Glenn Maxwell is cricket's great disruptor, a player who operates with a freedom and creativity that can leave spectators and opponents alike in disbelief. Nicknamed 'The Big Show,' his career has been a rollercoaster of breathtaking innovation and frustrating inconsistency. He announced himself with a blistering half-century on ODI debut in 2012, showcasing a repertoire of reverse sweeps, switch-hits, and brutal power that seemed from another planet. While his Test career never fully ignited, he became a central pillar of Australia's white-ball dominance. His 2015 World Cup century against Sri Lanka was a masterpiece of controlled chaos. Beyond the Australian jersey, he is a global T20 superstar, a marquee player in leagues from India to the Caribbean, famous for turning hopeless situations into victories with sheer force of will and unorthodox genius.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Glenn was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Glenn Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Glenn's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored the fastest century in Cricket World Cup history (off 51 balls) for Australia against Sri Lanka in 2015.
- Played a pivotal role in Australia's victory in the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the UAE.
- Recorded a first-ever double century for Australia in a One Day International, scoring 201 not out against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup.
Did You Know?
He bowls off-spin but is naturally right-handed in everything except batting, where he is a left-hander.
He has a condition called 'golf ball-sized' holes in his feet, which he manages with special padding in his shoes.
His brother is a professional poker player.
“I just try to be positive. If I see it, I hit it.”
