RCB all-rounder Glenn Maxwell out from IPL 2024

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fans must have missed Glenn Maxwell during the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 15 as RCB all-rounder Glenn Maxwell did not play the match as he has decided to temporarily withdraw from IPL 2024.

His decision follows a challenging start to the current season where he has struggled with form, managing just 32 runs in six matches at an average of 5.33. There was earlier speculation about him suffering from a thumb injury. However, the RCB all-rounder clarified that his decision was based on the need for mental and physical rest rather than any injury.

“I’ve been in this situation before where you can keep playing and get yourself deeper into the hole. I think it’s a really good time to give myself a mental and physical break, to get my body right,” Maxwell was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. “If I’m going to come in during the tournament, hopefully I can get back into a really solid mental and physical space where I can still make an impact,” he said.

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He explained that by continuing to play in such a situation, his performance may decline further. Maxwell has discussed the situation with captain Faf du Plessis and the coaching staff and suggested that it might help the team to try out other players.

RCB tried Will Jacks instead of Maxwell against Hyderabad. In fact, he was asked to bat at number 3. While the Jacks (7 off 4 balls) started well, he was run out unluckily as Faf’s straight drive hit the fingers of bowler Jaidev Unadkat and hit the stumps at the non-striker’s end.

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The English all-rounder had the best economy rate (10.67) among RCB bowlers conceding 32 runs in 3 overs in the match.

Maxwell performance in IPL 2024:

After starting IPL 2024 with a golden duck against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Glenn Maxwell scored 3 runs off 5 balls against Punjab Kings (PBKS). He did not look comfortable while scoring 28 off 19 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).