Dashing batsman Glenn Maxwell is the latest Australian cricketer to end his IPl campaign prematurely as a side strain has ruled him out of Kings XI Punjab’s remaining two matches.
With franchise already out of contention, Maxwell has returned home in order to get some rest and also get fit in time for their tri-series against West Indies and South Africa in the Caribbean islands.
Maxwell thus joins his captain Steve Smith, Marsh brothers Shaun and Mitch, pacer John Hastings to the list of cricketers, who have been IPl casualties during this edition.
According to a media release issued, Cricket Australia’s Bupa Support Team Physiotherapist David Beakley said: “Glenn reported increasing soreness in his left abdomen area following last night’s match and as such a decision was made for him to return home for further assessment and treatment ahead of the West Indies tour.
“From the information we have so far, the injury doesn’t appear to be something that will prevent Glenn from participating in this tour but we are keen to give him the necessary time to recover before departing to the WI at the end of this month.”