Maxwell opts for break after forgettable run in IPL 2024
There were speculations that the Aussie might have sat out because of a thumb injury but it wasn’t the case.
There were speculations that the Aussie might have sat out because of a thumb injury but it wasn’t the case.
“The IPL will probably be the last tournament I ever play, as I will play the IPL until I can’t walk anymore,” Maxwell told reporters on Wednesday.
The equation came down to 2 off the last ball, as the crowd got into a shell, and Maxwell silenced them with a straight four to help Australia walk away with a 5-wicket win.
Maxwell came to the crease when Australia were 49 for four chasing Afghanistan total of 291, and saw more wickets falling quickly with his team's score reading 91 for seven.
Maxwell's blitzkrieg came to an end in the final over with his score on 106 from just 44 balls which was studded with eight fours and eight sixes.
One of the stalwarts of T20 cricket, Glenn Maxwell feels if crowds weren't possible for either of the two events, the IPL would be a better option to happen
Notably, the 31-year-old, who had opted for a mental health break, remembered the nets before Australia's World Cup encounter against South Africa.
Last month, Maxwell had announced his engagement with Vini, who he had been dating for quite a few years.
Glenn Maxwell played for Lancashire across formats last season, that saw the side earn promotion back to the first division of County Championships.
The South Africa tour was the first time Glenn Maxwell had been picked for national duties since taking a break from cricket due to mental health issues.