Australian skipper Pat Cummins has not given a lot perception into the incident involving his Australian teammate Glenn Maxwell. He spoke about it within the pre-match convention forward of the second Check towards West Indies beginning in Brisbane on January 25.
In response to experiences within the Sydney Morning Herald Glenn Maxwell was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance on January 19 night time after he fell and misplaced consciousness. Reportedly he was at an evening pub attending a live performance together with the likes of former Australian pacer Brett Lee and others.
There are additionally experiences that he had consumed alcohol within the pub the place he went for the get together as properly. In the meantime, the Australian all-rounder was snubbed from the ODI workforce for the upcoming three-match collection towards the West Indies, citing workload administration.
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Cricket Australia who’re investigating the incident that it’s a mere coincidence and has nothing to do with Maxwell’s ill-timed well being concern. Pat Cummins, the Australian skipper whereas speaking to the reporters didn’t give too many particulars into the incident.
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Cummins solely mentioned that Maxwell will solely must come clean with the accountability for his “incident”. He additionally confirmed that Maxwell was not alongside his Australian teammates on the get together and was there for a private event.
“We’re all adults, been a part of night time outings, you’ve got to make your personal selections. I suppose on this precise incident, he was clearly not on tour with the Australians, he was over there for a non-public occasion, and he was not with the cricket workforce. So, it’s a little bit totally different. Completely, any choice that you simply make, you’ve got to personal it and be comfy with it,” Cummins mentioned in a press convention forward of the second Check towards West Indies in Brisbane” mentioned Cummins.
Cricket Australia has additionally launched an announcement on the incident surrounding Glenn Maxwell. The board mentioned that they’re investigating the matter surrounding the all-rounder and mentioned that the incident has nothing to do with Maxwell not being part of the time. Additionally they confirmed that Maxwell will return for the T20I collection towards West Indies.
“Cricket Australia is conscious of an incident involving Glenn Maxwell in Adelaide on the weekend and is searching for additional info,” an announcement mentioned. It’s not associated to him being changed within the ODI squad, a call that was made following the BBL and primarily based on his particular person administration plan. Maxwell is predicted to return for the T20 collection. No additional remark can be made presently” learn the assertion from CA.
The second Test between Australia and West Indies can be performed at The Gabba from January 25. Australia received the primary Check by 10 wickets and consolidated their place on the prime of the WTC factors desk.
Australia are presently main the factors desk with a PCT level of 61.11. India are positioned second adopted by South Africa and New Zealand. England are positioned eighth on the desk.
Australia and West Indies will play a three-match ODI collection between February 2-6 adopted by a T20I collection from February 9-13.
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