In the latest update from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad, Glenn Maxwell has unfortunately injured his thumb, putting his availability for the next match against SRH in doubt.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are facing a tough time in the 2024 IPL season, especially after their star Australian player, Glenn Maxwell, suffered a serious thumb injury during their match against the Mumbai Indians. This setback has put Maxwell in doubt for their upcoming game, adding more pressure to the already tense Bengaluru dressing room.
Maxwell, known for his explosive batting, has struggled to make an impact this season, often seeming rushed and impatient at the crease. In six matches, he has only managed to score 32 runs at a dismal average of 5.33, a cause of worry for both him and the franchise.
In the match against MI, Maxwell, unfortunately, misjudged the delivery from leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal. It was a tight-lengthed googly that caught him off guard, landing straight on his pads as he attempted a flick for a single. This instance underscores a recurring issue for him—his predictability, choice of shots, and notably, his patience are holding him back from reaching his peak potential.
The recent match against the Mumbai Indians saw RCB facing a crushing defeat, with the opposition chasing down their target of 197 runs comfortably. This loss has further highlighted the team’s underperformance this season.
With their next game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad approaching, RCB finds themselves second from the bottom in the points table, with just one win to their name. It remains to be seen how they will cope with Maxwell’s absence and turn their fortunes around in the remainder of the season.
It’s looking likely that Cameron Green, who didn’t play in the last match against the Mumbai Indians, might make a comeback to the team for the upcoming game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He could be taking over from Glenn Maxwell in the playing eleven.
