Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the ODI World Cup match against England in Ahmedabad due to a concussion he suffered in a golf-related incident. Maxwell had been holding onto the back of a golf cart during a short journey from the clubhouse to the team bus when he lost his grip, leading to the injury. He is expected to be under concussion protocols for a period of six to eight days.
Update on Glenn Maxwell’s injury
Head coach Andrew McDonald provided an update on Maxwell’s condition, stating that Maxwell is doing fine and will begin light exercises. Fortunately, there were no other injuries sustained during the incident, which could have been more severe. McDonald also emphasized that it was an unfortunate accident and not due to any untoward behavior.
Maxwell’s absence means that Australia will need to replace one of their key middle-order players for the match against England. Marcus Stoinis or Cameron Green is likely to come in, and Marnus Labuschagne is expected to retain his place in the XI.
Glenn Maxwell contribution in World Cup 2023
Maxwell had been in excellent form during the World Cup, scoring a record-breaking 40-ball century against the Netherlands and playing a vital role as a second spinner alongside Adam Zampa. His absence will require a reshuffle in the team’s batting and compromise their bowling, but Marcus Stoinis will provide an alternative with both bat and ball.
How Glenn Maxwell got injured
The incident occurred during a scheduled day off when the team had been given two full days of rest after their victory against New Zealand in Dharamshala. Maxwell’s injury is the latest in a series of golf-related accidents involving cricketers, but McDonald stressed that golf should not be banned as it provides players with a valuable break from cricket.
In Maxwell’s absence, Marnus Labuschagne may play a significant role in Australia’s XI, potentially contributing with the ball as well. Labuschagne, who has featured in all 14 of Australia’s ODIs since September, has been batting at various positions in the World Cup, and he expressed confidence in his ability to adapt to different situations.
Australia in strong position
Australia is in a strong position to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the World Cup after a string of four consecutive victories. They will face England, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh in their remaining group-stage matches.
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