Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell remains hopeful of featuring in the upcoming five-match T20I series against India at home, despite undergoing surgery on his fractured right wrist last week.
While Cricket Australia has named the squad for the first two matches—excluding Maxwell—he remains optimistic about making a return later in the series, even if the chances appear slim.
“I think having the surgery last week sort of gives me a little bit more hope of playing some part in that India series, if I can get myself right,” Maxwell was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. “The only reason I had the surgery was that the options they gave me were: miss that series completely and have no surgery, or have surgery and it gives me a slim chance to hopefully play a part.”
Even if Maxwell fails to prove his fitness and remains unavailable for the remaining three T20Is, he will take part in the BBL. “And if not, I’ll be ready earlier for the BBL, and I think it leaves me in good stead to get the rest of my body right,” he added.
Having announced his retirement from ODI cricket, Maxwell was questioned about his future plans, with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics factored into the equation. However, he admitted he’s not looking that far ahead and is only focused on the months ahead, particularly December.
“I’m literally thinking about round one of the BBL at the moment,” Maxwell said. “Let’s just get there first. If I’m still enjoying my cricket by then… I’m not setting dates or anything.”
The five-match T20I series between Australia and India will begin on 29 October, three days after the conclusion of the three-match ODI series.
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