Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell reportedly broke his leg in a crazy accident at a friend’s 50th birthday bash in Melbourne. He will be out of action for at least three months.
The all-rounder has been ruled out from the ODI series against England starting this week. He will go through a hectic rehabilitation after fracturing his left fibula on Saturday.
Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell has suffered a broken leg in an accident on Saturday night.
Maxwell has undergone surgery in Melbourne today. A timeline on his recovery will be known later this week. pic.twitter.com/bgu5l3VbKZ
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Maxwell and his friend were running and that’s when this incident happened. “Both slipped and fell, with Maxwell’s leg becoming trapped under the other person’s, understood to be a friend of Maxwell’s,” According to cricket.com.au reported.
The 34-year-old had surgery on Sunday after breaking his leg. Australia are supposed to play four Tests and three ODIs during their India tour in February-March next year.
.@Gmaxi_32 following our WBBL win from his hospital bed! #StarsFamily ? pic.twitter.com/EICCLhZtBM
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Sean Abbott has taken the place of Maxwell in the squad for the ODI series. Maxwell will not take part in the Big Bash League as well.
