Last Updated on 3 months by Charbel Coorey
Glenn Maxwell wasn’t really at his best during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and USA. Other than a brilliant half-century against Afghanistan, he didn’t have much to show. Moreover, his form in the Indian Premier League 2024 was disappointing, certainly according to his standards.
Having said that, the last 12-odd months have been very memorable for the destructive all-rounder. Maxwell was one of the major reasons behind Australia winning the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. His double hundred against Afghanistan was hailed as one of the greatest knocks in the history of the game.
As far as 2024 is concerned, the Victorian scored his fifth T20I century against the West Indies earlier this year. Maxwell will soon feature for Australia in the five-match ODI series in England.
Glenn Maxwell trains with Victoria ahead of England ODIs
Prior to his return to international cricket after nearly three months, Maxwell was seen training alongside the Victorian team at the Junction Oval in Melbourne, on Monday. Victoria play their first game against Tasmania on September 23 at the Junction Oval in Melbourne.
Hence, the entire Victorian squad was seen training ahead of the Australian summer. Maxwell decided to join his state teammates before heading off to England, and was seen doing the regular drills alongside the likes of Peter Handscomb, Peter Siddle, Todd Murphy, Marcus Harris, and Scott Boland among others.
In these exclusive images and videos by Arvind Kalyana Krishnan, Maxwell warmed up with the rest of the Victorian players before a net session.
Prior to training, Arvind Kalyana Krishnan had the pleasure of meeting Maxwell. When he wished him the best of luck for the upcoming cricket summer and his return to international cricket, the 35-year-old replied by saying “Thanks mate, yeah, looking forward to it too”.
The confidence and body language indicated the dynamic all-rounder was rearing to get on the field, and get back to the groove. Below is the image he took with Arvind.
Lastly, Melbourne’s cult hero Scott Boland was seen sweating it out. Although Australia’s pace trio, i.e., Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, are expected to start in the XI during the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, Boland could have an outside chance of making it to the XI in case either of them are rested for a Test or two during the series.
As far as the domestic season is concerned, Victoria finished third in the Sheffield Shield 2023/24 and Marsh One-Day Cup 2023/24 and failed to make it to the final of both tournaments. Thus, the Peter Handscomb-led side is aiming to get things right, and win a title or two this time around.
