In what comes as a giant blow for Australia forward of ICC World Cup 2023, their star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been dominated out of the South Africa white-ball collection as a result of an ankle harm.

This comes as a significant blow for Australia, particularly contemplating the ICC prestigious occasion is scheduled to be performed in October-November this yr. Notably, Glenn Maxwell additionally missed the T20 World Cup 2022 for Australia after he broke his leg in a freak harm.

“Following scans, and on medical recommendation, it was decided to take a conservative strategy. Consequently, Maxwell has been dominated out of the three-match T20 collection,” the staff stated in a information launch.

Selector Tony Dodemaide talked about that Maxwell’s harm will probably be beneath remark main as much as the three one-day internationals scheduled in India subsequent month. These will probably be Australia’s ultimate matches earlier than the 50-overs World Cup in the identical nation.

Who Will Change Glenn Maxwell?

Australia’s skilled wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade has changed injured all-rounder Glenn Maxwell within the Australia squad for the limited-overs collection of South Africa.

Australia will play South Africa in 5 ODIs following the T20I collection. Notably, Wade helped Australia to win the T20 World Cup in 2021 and has additionally regarded in nice ever since.