Glenn Maxwell likely to miss start of IPL 2020 after suffering from elbow injury: Report

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kings XI Punjab may have to wait longer before y see Glenn Maxwell donning red jersey again. Maxwell, who had taken a break from cricket during end of last year, was re-purchased by KXIP at IPL 2020 Auction. flashy Australian all-rounder had been a part of Punjab team from 2014 to 2017, even captaining side in his last season re. Maxwell was purchased for a sum of ₹10.75 crore.

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Glenn Maxwell to miss South Africa tour, first part of IPL 2020

According to reports by cricket.com.au, Maxwell sustained an elbow injury during end of Big Bash League 2019/20. Furr scans on Maxwell revealed that all-rounder needed his elbow to be urgently operated on. reported recovery time that Maxwell will go through is 6 to 8 weeks. Cricket Australia anunced batsman D'Arcy Short as Maxwell's replacement for upcoming Australia tour of South Africa. Maxwell was returning to team after being igred for India tour.

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IPL 2020: Who will fill in for Glenn Maxwell at KXIP?

If Glenn Maxwell remains out of KXIP's first few matches, team will have to find a replacement in ir squad for Maxwell's spot. .1 contender for this role will be Kiwi all-rounder Jimmy Neesham who was bought by team for a bargain price of ₹50 lakh. team will be captained by KL Rahul in IPL 2020 and will sport likes of Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran and Sheldon Cottrell as well. Team India's Under-19 superstar Ravi Bishi will also be a part of Kings XI outfit.

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