Glenn Maxwell Injury: AUS vs ENG: Glenn Maxwell was on Sunday ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against England after breaking his leg in a freak accident this weekend. Australia all-rounder Sean Abbott has been named as his replacement for the three-match ODI series series, starting from November 17. The accident could further see him miss the rest of the summer. The all-rounder was a part of Australia’s group stage exit in the T20 World Cup 2022. Follow Australia vs England LIVE updates on Insidesport.IN
The incident took place at a 50th birthday celebration in Melbourne after he and a person celebrating the milestone were running in the backyard. Maxwell and his friend slipped and fell when the cricketer’s leg got trapped and caused the havoc situation.
Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell has suffered a broken leg in an accident on Saturday night.
Maxwell has undergone surgery in Melbourne today. A timeline on his recovery will be known later this week. pic.twitter.com/bgu5l3VbKZ
— Melbourne Stars (@StarsBBL) November 13, 2022
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Glenn Maxwell injury: How is the all-rounder recovering now? Maxwell, 34, underwent a surgery after the incident. He is due to undergo a lengthy rehabilitation after fracturing his left fibula on Saturday. As per, Australia selection chief George Bailey, the all-rounder is in good spirits after the accident.
“Glenn is in good spirits. It was an unfortunate accident and we feel for Glenn in the circumstances given he was in great touch in his last few games,” Australia’s selection chief George Bailey said.
“Glenn is a critical part of our white ball structure and we will continue to support him through his recovery and rehabilitation.”
It will, however, be a major blow for Australia in the upcoming ODI series.
Australia ODI Series v England
Thursday Nov 17: Adelaide Oval, 1:50pm
Saturday Nov 19: SCG, 2:20pm
Tuesday Nov 22: MCG, 2:20pm
Australia squad: Pat Cummins (capt), Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell (replaced by Sean Abbott), Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa.
