Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell wants to leave the Melbourne Stars captaincy

Glenn Maxwell has decided to step down from his role as captain of the Melbourne Stars after a disappointing performance in the BBL 2024.

New Delhi: Star Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has made the decision to step down from his role as captain of the Melbourne Stars. According to reports, Maxwell took the decision after Stars failed to qualify for the Big Bash League (BBL) final for the fourth consecutive year.

According to cricket.com.au, Maxwell has shared his decision with his Melboune Stars franchise teammates following their close seven-point loss to Hobart Hurricanes in their final match of the latest edition of the BBL. Despite a commendable mid-season effort in which they recorded four straight wins, the Stars fared poorly in their final three matches and bowed out of the finals race.

Maxwell, 33, took charge of the Stars for BBL 08, succeeding John Hastings as captain. In his five seasons at the helm, Maxwell led the team to the finals in his first two seasons, but was unable to secure the elusive title, succumbing to the Renegades and the Sixers in BBL 08 and BBL 09 respectively.

Maxwell's captaincy record stands at 35 wins and 31 losses, with the dynamic all-rounder missing the entire BBL 12 season due to a broken leg. His decision to step down as captain does not mean the end of his association with the Stars as he remains under contract with the team until the end of BBL 15.

The search for Maxwell's successor is already underway and Marcus Stoinis is emerging as a potential candidate. However, Stoinis, who replaced Maxwell when he was sidelined with a torn forearm muscle earlier this season, is currently out of contract.

Reflecting on the season and Maxwell's leadership, the Stars' new England coach Peter Moores expressed his admiration for the outgoing captain. Despite a frustrating end to the season, Moores praised Maxwell for his enthusiasm and drive, especially after the highlights of the recent World Cup.

Moores told Fox Cricket during the Stars' final match against the Hurricanes that he had enjoyed his first year in the Big Bash, albeit with a “frustrating” finish after failing to capitalize on their chance of qualifying for the finals.

He also said that Maxwell was “fantastic to work with” as captain.

Maxwell acknowledged the team's progress under Moores' coaching in a pre-match interview before the clash with the Hurricanes. He stressed the need to start the tournament on a better note, addressing a historic issue, and praised Moores for creating a sense of calm in the dressing room.

“I feel like we've made some really good strides this year,” he told Fox Cricket. 'Mooresy' has been an excellent asset as a coach and the level of calm he has spread throughout the dressing room has been excellent.

“We just have to find a way to start the tournament better, and it's a problem we've had for a long time.

“But the fact that we were able to turn the tide and get those wins through the middle was a sign that we are going in the right direction. We just have to try to do that for a while longer.”