Since the 1983 World Cup in England, Maxwell has been a frequent member of the BBC's Test Match Special team and first commentated on an overseas Ashes tour in 2001.
In his youth, Maxwell grew up listening to celebrated cricket commentators such as Australian Alan McGilvray and Englishman John Arlott, both of whom he greatly respected.
His own unique style – at once inflective and laconic – is built upon the authoritative approach of the former with poetic touches reminiscent of the latter, displaying also a wry sense of humour.
[9] In a subsequent conversation with BBC Test Match Special cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew, Maxwell stated that his voice is fine but as a result of a stroke, the use of his right hand has become a problem.
[10] He has a lifetime interest in horse racing and has been a part owner of various thoroughbreds, including Mr Hurley, Kind Heart, The Big Bomber, Our Mantra, Poldark, Innisbrook and Diana Rocks.