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Maxwell Fractures Wrist in Nets, Ruled Out of New Zealand T20 Series

A specialist review will set his return timeline after Josh Philippe was drafted in as cover.

Glenn Maxwell is out of the three-match T20 series in New Zealand.
Glenn Maxwell's arm was fractured when hit during a net session
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Australia Dealt Massive Blow As Glenn Maxwell Ruled Out Of New Zealand T20I Series

Overview

  • Maxwell was struck on the wrist by a Mitchell Owen straight drive while bowling during training at Mount Maunganui, with X-rays confirming a fractured forearm/wrist.
  • He has been withdrawn from the three-match T20 series against New Zealand and has returned home to consult a specialist.
  • Josh Philippe has been called into Australia's squad, providing wicketkeeping cover after Josh Inglis was sidelined and Alex Carey was selected for the tour.
  • Team medical staff expect a relatively quick recovery, but his participation in the five-match home T20I series against India starting October 29 is in doubt and a mid-December BBL return is seen as more likely, subject to specialist advice.
  • Teammate Matt Short described hearing the impact as concerning, and the setback comes after Maxwell retired from ODIs to focus on T20s and follows a run of unrelated injuries in recent years.