Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell was rushed to the Royal Adelaide Hospital following a night out in Adelaide. The all-rounder had attended a golf event in the city’s CBD before joining Brett Lee’s band, Six and Out, at a local pub. While the details of his medical condition remain undisclosed, Maxwell did not spend the night in the hospital.
Despite this incident, Maxwell is already back in training for the upcoming T20 series against the West Indies. Cricket Australia is aware of the situation and has factored it into their plans. However, Maxwell will not be part of the ODI series, with Jake Fraser-McGurk and Xavier Bartlett drafted into the squad. It is expected that Maxwell will rejoin the T20 side after the ODI series concludes.
In a related development, Maxwell has stepped down as the captain of the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League (BBL). This decision comes after the team failed to reach the BBL finals for the fourth consecutive year. Maxwell’s move to relinquish the captaincy is seen as a strategic decision to bring in a fresh perspective for the team, which has struggled with underperformance in recent years. Despite stepping down as captain, Maxwell remains under contract with the Melbourne Stars for the next two years.
Maxwell’s absence from the ODI series against the West Indies is attributed to his active participation in Australia’s World Cup campaign and the domestic T20 season. With his focus now on recovery and preparation for the upcoming T20 series, fans and teammates alike will be hoping for a swift return to form for the talented all-rounder.
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