Glenn Maxwell hospitalized after attending concert; Cricket Australia launches investigation
Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell was briefly hospitalized in Adelaide after attending a concert on January 19. As per the Sydney Morning Herald, Maxwell fell and lost consciousness while watching Six and Out, a band that features former cricketer Brett Lee. The former was then taken to the hospital in an ambulance. Notably, Cricket Australia (CA) has launched an investigation regarding the same.
Here's the official statement
"CA is aware of an incident involving Glenn Maxwell in Adelaide at the weekend and is seeking further information," read a statement. "It is not related to him being replaced in the ODI squad, a decision that was made following the BBL and based on his individual management plan. Maxwell is expected to return for the T20 series."
Key details of the incident
As reported by the Daily Telegraph, Maxwell was out to watch Six and Out, when the incident transpired. While the exact details are yet to be ascertained, reports suggest that Maxwell was taken to hospital through an ambulance. The incident did not involve anyone else. Notably, Maxwell had been in Adelaide for a celebrity golf event after Melbourne Stars' Big Bash League campaign concluded.
Maxwell to skip WI series
Earlier in the day, it was reported that Maxwell has been ruled out of Australia's ODI squad that will face West Indies next month. According to CA, Maxwell's snub was not related to the events in Adelaide.
Maxwell has been involved in bizarre
Maxwell is not new to such uncanny incidents. During the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, he suffered concussion while falling off a golf cart in Ahmedabad. In 2022, he sustained a leg injury while running at a friend's 50th birthday party.
Maxwell stepped down Melbourne Stars captain
Last week, Maxwell stepped down as captain of BBL franchise Melbourne Stars. They were out of the finals after Adelaide Strikers' victory over Sydney Thunder. Maxwell smashed 243 runs at an average of 34.71 in the season. He struck at 173.57, while his top score was unbeaten 35*. With the ball, the Aussie all-rounder snapped up seven wickets.
