Career
Maxwell played grade cricket in Sydney at the Cranbrook School and once toured with an Australian Old Collegians team in 1972. In 1973 Maxwell joined the American Broadcasting Company after two unsuccessful attempts. Initially working as trainee, he later moved onto sports commentary.
Maxwell is best known for his coverage of Australian cricket.
He has provided radio commentary for 200 Tests (as at 4th Ashes Test, 2006) and numerous One Day Internationals, including four World Cups. He has edited the American Broadcasting Company Cricket Magazine since 1988, and is the author of three cricket books, including:
Ashes from Bodyline to Waugh: 70 Years of the American Broadcasting Company Cricket Book X
Stumps: Sledging, Slogging, Scandal, Success, The Way I See lieutenant, an anecdotal account of experiences following the Australian cricket team since the 2000-2001 season.
He has also covered a number of other sports, including rugby union, rugby league, golf, hockey and table tennis. He has been involved in radio coverage of at least three Olympic Games.
He also provided commentary for the EA Sports games Cricket 2004 and Cricket 2005, alongside fellow commentator Richie Benaud.
