Glenn Maxwell injured in comeback sport forward of ODI collection in opposition to India

Australia’s star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell suffered a wrist harm whereas fielding for Victoria in Melbourne forward of the three-match ODI collection in opposition to India.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 21, 2023 10:12 IST

Maxwell compelled off subject with wrist harm forward of ODI collection vs India (AP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: Australia’s star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell suffered an harm scare in his comeback sport forward of the ODI collection in opposition to India as he was compelled off the sphere whereas taking part in for Victoria in Melbourne. Maxwell tried to take a catch at first slip, however the ball took the surface edge and flew in direction of him. However, the ball occurred to bounce proper in entrance of the all-rounder, and he was struck on the wrist because the ball handed.

Maxwell was evaluated by staff medical employees however was not allowed to bat as Victoria started its second innings on the Junction Oval. Scan outcomes revealed no fracture, and a Cricket Victoria spokesman confirmed this. However, a call on whether or not he can bat within the second innings has but to be made.

Maxwell’s first red-ball match in 4 years will happen at Junction Oval within the Sheffield Shield. In his first innings again from harm, he was out for 5 runs after being caught lbw. He beforehand scored a fifty within the Victorian Premier League to exhibit his health for the Sheffield Shield match.

Meanwhile, Maxwell made a forgettable return to the Sheffield Shield earlier within the sport. The hard-hitting middle-order batsman, who was taking part in within the match for the primary time since October 2019, managed solely 5 runs within the first innings.

Glenn Maxwell was making his return to motion after lacking your entire Big Bash League season on account of a damaged leg. He hopes to return to worldwide cricket subsequent month when Australia performs India in a three-match One-Day International collection. Australia has but to call its squad for the collection.

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Feb 21, 2023