Cricket Australia Investigates Maxwells Health as Alcohol Overdose Lands Him in Hospital
Australia’s star all-rounder, Glenn Maxwell, was admitted to a hospital in Adelaide on Friday night. According to reports, he had attended a party in Adelaide during the day, indulging in alcohol. Subsequently, his health deteriorated, and he was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Cricket Australia (CA) is investigating the matter.
Maxwell Takes Rest Ahead of West Indies Series
Maxwell will be resting from Monday in the lead-up to the One Day series against the West Indies. The three-match series is set to commence from February 2, with Australia’s leading batsman, Steve Smith, leading the team.
Brett Lee’s Rock Band Event Leads to Maxwell’s Hospitalization
According to the Daily Telegraph, the incident occurred when Maxwell attended a Brett Lee’s rock band event titled ‘Six and Out.’ An ambulance was called, and Maxwell was taken to the hospital, where he remained for an extended period.
Maxwell Relaxes Due to World Cup Commitments
Fraser McGurk took Maxwell’s place in the One Day team, providing him with the necessary rest. Cricket Australia stated that Maxwell was given a break to relax ahead of the T20 World Cup and T20 series workload management. The Kangaroos will also participate in T20 series against West Indies and New Zealand in February.
Australian Team Composition
The Australian team consists of Steve Smith (Captain), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ben McDermott, Lance Morris, Matt Short, Adam Zampa.
