Glenn Maxwell recalls comical 1st IPL auction memory that made him a millionaire: WATCH

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been one of most sought-after players in Indian Premier League. Over years, right-hander has raked in big bucks from lucrative league. Recently, Maxwell who played for Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2020 was released by franchise ahead of IPL 2021 auction. Australian is once again likely to be sold for a massive sum at IPL auction.

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Glenn Maxwell opens up on being sold for $1 million to Mumbai Indians in 2013

Ahead of IPL auction,  cricket.com.au Twitter handle released a video of Maxwell where he is seen speaking about moment when he was picked up by Mumbai Indians at a whopping price of $1 million at  IPL 2013 auction. Maxwell said while IPL 2013 auction was going on, he was playing a game against West Indies where he got out for a golden duck. all-rounder added that he was livid with himself as he walked off to dressing room where a few people were laughing and giggling. Maxwell revealed that he had idea about what was going on.

Victorian-batsman furr said that's when n Australian coach Mickey Arthur and captain Michael Clarke grabbed him and took him to back room. Maxwell revealed that he thought both of m were going to yell at him for his golden duck. However, he stated that y told him that IPL auction is on and if he kws amount got sold for.

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Maxwell opined that he was unbored about it and added that's when Clarke and Arthur told him that he was sold for $1 million. all-rounder also revealed that as soon as he heard news, he said an as he didn't kw how to react to it. Maxwell went on to say that it was a life-changing moment and amount of money for him.

Meanwhile, during Dream11 IPL 2020 auction in December 2019, 32-year-old had become one of nine new cricketers to be purchased by franchise. As per signing, Glenn Maxwell IPL 2020 price was ₹10.75 crore (US$1.5 million), thus making him Punjab’s second most expensive player after captain KL Rahul (₹11 crore). However, Maxwell failed to justify faith shown in him by franchise as he could only man 108 runs in 13 matches (without a single six) in previous edition of marquee tournament. 

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neless, Maxwell has been in good form recently. After his impressive performances in limited-overs series against Indian in vember-December 2020, 32-year old followed it up with a string of impressive performances in BBL 2021, which is something that might work in his favour at IPL 2021 auction. Maxwell played 13 matches in BBL 2021 where he scored 379 runs at a decent aver of 31.56 and a brilliant strike-rate of 143.56 to go with three fifties. With form on his side, Maxwell is set to attract attention of multiple franchises at IPL auction.

IPL auction 2021 date and time

After a lot of curiosity around  IPL auction 2021 date and time, BCCI on January 27 revealed that IPL 2021 auction will take place on February 18 in Chennai. IPL auction live streaming will begin at 3:00 PM (IST).  Fans in Indian can tune in to  Star Sports Network to catch live telecast of program. IPL auction live streaming will also be made available on  Disney+ Hotstar app and website as well as on JioTV.

Glenn Maxwell net worth

According to reports from networthier.com, Glenn Maxwell net worth is estimated to be around a whopping $36 million. Much of his earnings come from his earnings as a professional cricketer for Australian cricket team, with additional income sourced from his contracts in various T20 leagues across globe. Maxwell's net worth makes him of richest Australian cricketers. 32-year-old was one of highest-earning players in Dream11 IPL 2020 and was second most player in preceding auction, behind fellow teammate Pat Cummins.

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SOURCE: KINGS XI PUNJAB INSTAGRAM