Glenn Maxwell ruled out of Australia’s World Cup match against England after golf cart accident
Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of his side’s World Cup match against England after a bizarre accident involving a golf cart.
Maxwell, who hit a tournament record 40-ball century against the Netherlands last week and also offers a handy second spin option, will miss Saturday’s clash in Ahmedabad after an incident at Gujarat’s Kalhaar Blues and Greens club on Monday evening.
Head coach Andrew McDonald told cricket.com.au: “In transporting him back from the clubhouse to the team bus, Glenn Maxwell came off the back of a car and has suffered a small concussion. He’ll go into six to eight days concussion protocol, so they said that takes into account the England game. It was just a clearcut accident. He’s an important player for us, hopefully it’s just the one game he misses.”
The incident occurred when Maxwell and some of his team-mates were being ferried back to the team bus on the back of a golf cart. Maxwell lost his grip and fell, hitting his head in the process.
Australia have two all-round options available to step in for Maxwell, with Cameron Green and Marcus Stoinis (pictured) vying for a spot.
England’s Jonny Bairstow missed 10 months of cricket after badly breaking his leg playing golf near Harrogate in August 2022, while Maxwell also suffered an unlikely injury last November when breaking his leg at a birthday party in Melbourne.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety when playing sports or engaging in any kind of physical activity. It also highlights the need for athletes to take extra care when travelling between venues or training facilities.
Australia will be hoping that Maxwell makes a full recovery and is able to return to action soon. The World Cup is a crucial tournament for the Aussies and they will need all their star players fit and firing if they are to have any chance of lifting the trophy.
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