‘Fit and firing’ Maxwell hopeful for T20 WC 2028, LA Olympics, refuses to set retirement timeline
Maxwell, 37, would be 40 when Australia hosts the 2028 T20 World Cup, scheduled just months after cricket’s return at the Los Angeles Olympics.
Maxwell, 37, would be 40 when Australia hosts the 2028 T20 World Cup, scheduled just months after cricket’s return at the Los Angeles Olympics.
The victory sealed Sri Lanka’s qualification for the next round, while Australia’s tournament fate now hangs by a thread following their second defeat in three matches.
India, the defending champions led by Suryakumar Yadav, enter the tournament as overwhelming favourites. Yet, even before a ball has been bowled, the event has been overshadowed by diplomatic tension and controversy.
Ponting, who led Australia to World Cup titles in 2003 and 2007, also backed his former side to make a deep run in the tournament beginning February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
Maxwell struggled for form in the BBL, managing just 76 runs at an average of 15.20 and picking up only two wickets for the Melbourne Stars, while also enduring a tough time in the field.
The 34-year-old fast bowler, renowned for his pinpoint yorkers and effectiveness at the death, represented Australia in 25 One Day Internationals and 36 T20 Internationals over a career that spanned more than a decade.
Martyn, who featured in 67 Tests for Australia, fell ill on Boxing Day and was taken to hospital on the Gold Coast late last month, where he was placed in an induced coma while doctors treated the infection.
Australia, the 2023 World Test Championship winners have enjoyed a flawless start, sweeping West Indies away in the Caribbean before retaining the Ashes in emphatic fashion.
Healy picked up the injury during training and was forced to sit out Australia’s six-wicket victory over England in Indore on Wednesday, a win that lifted the defending champions to the top of the tournament standings.
Starc’s comeback strengthens a pace attack that will still be without injured skipper Pat Cummins, with Mitch Marsh continuing as captain for both the ODI and T20I legs of the series starting October 19.
