Don’t count me out: Maxi STILL wants to go to India

Don’t count me out: Maxi STILL wants to go to India

Glenn Maxwell hasn’t dominated out his dream of taking part in in Australia’s upcoming Test tour of India after a damaged leg initially had him dreading his profession was over.

Speaking as a visitor commentator in Fox’s protection of Tuesday night time’s BBL match between the Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades, Maxwell revealed the prospect of touring India has been the first motivation throughout his rehabilitation.

Maxwell, a worldwide short-form famous person and Melbourne Stars mainstay, has been sidelined since November when he shattered his left fibula in a freak accident at a pal’s fiftieth birthday celebration.

“The Test tour of India coming up, I was super motivated to get myself ready for that,” he stated.

“Whether or not I’m on that (tour), only time will tell.

“But I’ve done everything in my power to try to get ready for it and get myself back playing.

“There’s still a fair way to go.”

Maxwell performed the final of his seven Tests in 2017 and hasn’t performed a first-class fixture since 2019, however was added to Australia’s red-ball squad that toured Sri Lanka final winter.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16:  An injured Glenn Maxwell of the Melbourne Stars is seen wearing a warm up top paying tribute the Shane Warne before the Men's Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Stars and the Hobart Hurricanes at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on December 16, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Camera IconMaxwell broke his leg after the T20 World Cup. Credit: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Maxwell posted his sole Test century in Ranchi throughout Australia’s 2017 Indian tour and is extremely regarded for his allround prowess in subcontinental situations.

A Test recall would cap a shocking comeback for the 34-year-old, who has been utilizing an ice compression machine for as much as 4 hours each night time on his injured leg.

“I did think that I might not play cricket again,” stated Maxwell, who goals to be again taking part in membership cricket for Fitzroy Doncaster after the BBL’s conclusion. “There were those thoughts while I was in hospital.

“I had to teach myself how to walk, which was pretty bizarre because the actual joint was so swollen and tight that it was like having two blocks of wood nailed together.

“There was no movement or flexion at all.

“As soon as I could start to walk and move a little bit, every day was making progress.

“Every day it was getting better and better.”