The Showman

The extraordinary story behind one of the greatest innings in cricket history. In November 2023, Glenn Maxwell produced an innings that stunned the cricketing world. Crippled by injury, battling pain and barely able to run, he smashed an unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan at the Cricket World Cup—an impossible double century that transformed certain defeat into one of Australia's most famous victories. It was an innings many consider the greatest ever played in one-day cricket. But just twelve months earlier, Maxwell was lying in a hospital bed with a shattered leg, facing the possibility that his career might be over. In The Showman, Maxwell tells the remarkable story of the year that changed everything. From devastating injury and the long road back to the joy of becoming a father and the pressure of performing on cricket's biggest stage, this is an honest and revealing account of triumph, resilience and reinvention. Maxwell also reflects on the moments that shaped him: his unconventional path to international cricket, the highs and lows of representing Australia, the criticism that followed his fearless style of play, and his battles with depression, self-doubt and mental health. Written in his own words, The Showman is the inspiring autobiography of one of cricket's most gifted, unpredictable and entertaining players—a story of courage, perseverance and the pursuit of greatness. Perfect for fans of cricket, sports biographies and inspirational true stories. 'You won't get a better account than Maxwell's own.' — Gideon Haigh 'It's easy captaining Maxi. You just need to get out of the way.' — Pat Cummins