Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who also plays for RCB, humorously chatted about his future in the IPL and cricket. The 35-year-old hilariously added that he plans to participate in the IPL “until I can’t walk anymore.”
In a spirited declaration, the flamboyant Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell affirmed his unwavering commitment to the Indian Premier League (IPL), vowing to grace the tournament until he’s physically incapable. Adored by the Indian fans, the 35-year-old, a key player for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, has been a sought-after figure by franchises, his charismatic presence a valuable asset.
As he gears up to lead the Melbourne Stars in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL), Maxwell reflected on the invaluable lessons garnered from the IPL. Expressing gratitude for the exposure to legendary coaches and players, he emphasized the myriad ways in which this mega tournament has enriched his cricketing journey. Eager to prolong his IPL stint, Maxwell is resolute in his desire to continue contributing to the tournament which has played a pivotal role in his development as a cricketer.
“The IPL will probably be the last tournament I ever play, as I will play the IPL until I can’t walk anymore. I was talking about how good the IPL has been to me throughout my career; the people I’ve met, the coaches I have played under, the international players that you get to rub shoulders with, how beneficial to my whole career that tournament has been.
“You’re rubbing shoulders with AB (de Villiers) and Virat (Kohli) for two months, talking to them while watching other games. It’s just the greatest learning experience that any player could ask for,” Maxwell was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.
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While it might slip the recollection of some, Glenn Maxwell won an IPL trophy with the Mumbai Indians back in 2013. Nevertheless, the elusive IPL trophy has stayed out of his grasp since that victory. Over the last three seasons, Maxwell has been a member of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Despite RCB making it to the playoffs twice in this period, the squad fell short of reaching the final.
Maxwell foresees a significant influx of Australian players heading to India for IPL participation in the coming years. Presently, 10 Australians are actively participating in the tournament, and this number is expected to rise, especially with the anticipated return of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc to the IPL in 2024.
“Hopefully a lot of our Australian players can get over to the IPL and get to work in slightly similar conditions to the West Indies, where it is a little bit drier, it will spin,” Maxwell further mentioned.
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