Australia captain Pat Cummins has allayed injury concerns for all-rounder Glenn Maxwell after his historic match against Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium. The 35-year-old struggled to find form with the bat due to cramps but persevered and guided Australia home on Wednesday.
In the 2023 World Cup season, Maxwell defied all odds and produced one of the best ODI innings as Australia managed to recover from 91 to reach 292 with seven wickets. The hard-hitting finisher became the first batsman to score two hundreds while chasing a target.
In the post-match press conference, Pat Cummins believes Glenn Maxwell is fit for the remaining matches in the main event and praises his team’s passion for helping the country win in big matches. did.
“Yes, he will be fine. He had some cramps, but how much he loves playing for Australia and is willing to do whatever it takes to play. I think I know something, so I’m sure it’ll be okay.”
“He’s happy. It’s just a cramp. I think that’s the important thing. I think his back got a cramp early on. It felt tight in his thighs and It was just a calf. After a while, he said he had lost a toe. ”
“So, I think everything will be fine. We’ll keep him hydrated, he’ll take ice baths, but you’ll be very happy. And you’ll be like, “Okay, ” said Pat Cummins.
Glenn Maxwell made history by playing one of the greatest shots of all time. Chasing 292 runs, he remained unbeaten with 201 runs, scoring his first double century in the second innings of an ODI match. He also made his mark in ODI history as he became the first Australian to score 200 runs in the 50 over format.
It Looked Like You Were Going To Have To Bury Him – Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins reveals Maxwell wanted to play despite having bad cramps during the match, with Adam Zampa waiting on the boundary line The team said they were prepared to remove him from the field. Field of play if Maxwell withdraws due to injury.
“When Maxie collapsed, it looked like they would have to bury him right away, but the physical therapist came out and there was a lot of conversation. In fact, Zamps was waiting at the border to leave the country. Was there any discussion at the time that you were stuck and had to quit, or was it always going to be a job?” Pat Cummins added.
Maxwell’s innings also showed his perseverance and determination. Maxwell strong> had severe cramps in the middle of the inning, but he didn’t give up. He had to endure the pain of relying on big hits rather than sprinting between the wickets. Although he barely appeared in singles, he still managed to play and led his team to the semifinals of the World Championship.
