Glenn Maxwell racing in opposition to time to get match for India Tests after leg damage

Australia batter Glenn Maxwell is attempting to get match for the second-half of the upcoming BBL version and the tour of India later in 2023 after struggling a leg damage.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 16, 2022 18:58 IST

Maxwell racing in opposition to time to get match for India Tests after leg damage. Courtesy: AP

By India Today Web Desk: After struggling a freak leg damage after Australia’s marketing campaign within the T20 World Cup 2022 at dwelling, Glenn Maxwell has sounded ‘hopeful’ of collaborating within the second leg of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2022-23 and the Indian Test tour early subsequent yr.

On Saturday, Maxwell injured his leg throughout a buddy’s get together, after which he underwent surgical procedure on Sunday. Even because the Test collection in India is round three months away, the Victorian is all set to overlook the early a part of the upcoming BBL.

The Melbourne Stars, for whom Maxwell performs within the BBL, have to appoint a brand new skipper within the absence of Maxwell.

“Speaking to Glenn directly, he’s pretty hopeful of getting back towards the end of the BBL tournament and then targeting the Indian Test tour,” David Hussey, the Stars’ coach, was quoted as saying on RSN.

“Everyone knows what a wonderful player of spin he is and he has Indian experience,” he stated.

“There are a number of targets for him to acquire and that makes the rehabilitation course of extra centered – so he can attempt to obtain these targets,” Hussey added.

However, the Australia coach Andrew McDonald reckoned that it could take some time for Maxwell to recover and then undergo rehabilitation.

“All has gone effectively with the surgical procedure so it is wanting like he’ll be on monitor for (a return) later in the summertime, which is nice information for Glenn, however numerous rehab to undergo (earlier than then),” McDonald said on SEN radio.

“He was on monitor to play certainly one of his first red-ball video games for some time (and) for the one-day crew, his function at No.7, the overs that he offers, the three dimensions, actually takes one thing away from our crew,” McDonald added.

As per the ICC’s Future Tour Programme, Australia are scheduled to lock horns with India in 4 Tests and three ODIs within the month of February.

Edited By:

sabyasachi chowdhury

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Nov 16, 2022