Australia can face a huge setback before the World Cup 2023 as their star all-rounder, Glenn Maxwell is expected to be out for the World Cup 2023. Maxwell is a very important player for the Aussies and in this article, we will tell you the reasons why the 34-year-old can miss the mega event in India.
Glenn Maxwell is one of the best white ball spin all-rounders in present-day cricket. He is also a very important player for Australia in the upcoming World Cup as his all-rounder abilities and experience of the Indian conditions will play a crucial role for Australia in their World Cup run. But things are not looking in Australia’s favour as they faced a huge blow before one month before the World Cup.
Glenn Maxwell Ankle Injury
Glenn Maxwell injured himself with an ankle injury in Durban, South Africa while practicing in the nets for the T20I series between Australia and South Africa. He then flew back to Australia with his wife. National selection Tony Dodemaide said that Maxwell and his wife are expecting their first baby and it becomes important for Maxwell to stay with his wife.
Tony Dodemaide also opened up about Maxwell’s injury and said he is confident that Maxwell will recover before the World Cup and he will also be available for the ODI series against India. Maxwell’s injury opened the doors for Matthew Wade who is now playing in the South Africa T20 series in place of Maxwell.
Maxwell’s ODI records are very promising as the all-rounder made 3490 runs at an average of 33.88 in 128 ODI he played for Australia. His strike rate in ODIs is 124.82. Maxwell also has 60 ODI wickets with an economy rate of 5.56.
