Australia's Glenn Maxwell suffers fractured leg in freak accident at party
Melbourne (Australia), November 13: Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of cricket for an extended period after breaking his leg in "a freak accident" on Saturday at a birthday party in Melbourne.
After fracturing his left fibula on Saturday, the all-rounder has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against England, which begins this week, and will undergo extensive rehabilitation. He slipped while running with a friend in the backyard, and his leg became trapped. Maxwell's injury means he won't be able to play in the Sheffield Shield or for Australia A against South Africa in early December.
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"Glenn is in good spirits It was an unfortunate accident and we feel for Glenn in the circumstances given he was in great touch in his last few games," Australia's selection chief George Bailey said in an official statement.
"Glenn is a critical part of our white ball structure and we will continue to support him through his recovery and rehabilitation," he further said.
Meanwhile, Sean Abbott has been named as Maxwell's replacement in the squad for the ODI series.
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- ANI
