James "Jim" Maxwell (born 28 July 1950) is a sports commentator with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation best known for covering cricket.
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Maxwell played grade cricket in Sydney at the prestigious Cranbrook School and once toured with an Australian Old Collegians team in 1972.[1][2]
In 1973 Maxwell joined the ABC after two unsuccessful attempts.[3] Initially working as trainee, he later moved onto sports commentary.[4]
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 ABC Cricket Magazine since 1988, and is the author of three cricket books, including:
Maxwell is a frequent member of the BBC's Test Match Special team when Australia play England for the Ashes. 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.
Maxwell is married with two sons.[5] He is a keen amateur photographer.