Glenn Maxwell on the quieter side of life away from cricket

SportLocation Cricket Desk · 18 Oct 2026

In an interview, Maxwell describes family swimming lessons as part of a generally relaxed life away from the field.

Glenn Maxwell’s clip moves from a familiar cricket image to a quieter detail: family swimming lessons. First, he walks across the field with bat and helmet raised. Then, seated behind microphones, he talks about what life is like away from cricket.

“It’s normally pretty chill off the field,” Maxwell says. He mentions swimming lessons with his family, adding that it is probably the wildest thing he is generally doing at home. The anecdote is small and specific, rather than a sweeping account of life beyond the game.

That contrast gives the footage its shape. A raised bat and helmet make a public sporting moment; the interview turns to an ordinary family activity. Maxwell’s own description stays understated: downtime with family has been good for him.