IPL 2020: KXIP star Glenn Maxwell nears recovery, likely to be available for full season

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is yet to play for Australia after taking a break from cricket to man his mental health condition. He was all set to make an international return during Australia's limited-overs tour of South Africa. However, an injury to his left elbow delayed his return. explosive all-rounder though could be ready to feature in Australia's tour of New Zealand, where Kangaroos will play three T20Is beginning 24 March. 

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IPL 2020: Glenn Maxwell injury

Glenn Maxwell last played for Australia during home T20I series against Sri Lanka in October. He returned to cricket from mental illness break during Big Bash League 2019-20. He captained Melbourne Stars side scoring 398 runs and picking up 10 wickets in tournament. t only did Stars lose  final to Sydney Sixers, but Maxwell also sustained an elbow injury during end of Big Bash League 2019/20. Furr scans revealed that all-rounder needed his elbow to be urgently operated on.

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report also mentioned that Maxwell's recovery time will go through 6 to 8 weeks.  During an interview with cricket.com.au, Glenn Maxwell said that he's trying to give himself as many opportunities to play T20 cricket this year and get himself right for T20 World Cup.

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Speaking about his recent injury, Maxwell said that he wasn't fully fit during BBL and nature of injury worsened as competition progressed. He said that when he got news that he needed surgery, he had to map out a bit of a plan of how he wanted this year to go. He furr said that his return date will be decided depending on recovery of his elbow injury.

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KXIP star Glenn Maxwell likely to play an entire season of IPL 2020 

With IPL 2020 just around corner, KXIP will t have to wait for Glenn Maxwell to don red jersey again. Following surgery, 31-year-old has resumed light batting drills and it is likely that he will be available from first match. flashy Australian all-rounder had been a part of Punjab team from 2014 to 2017 and even led  side in his last season re. Maxwell was purchased for a sum of ₹10.75 crore.