Australian batter Glenn Maxwell is becoming a member of the Birmingham Bears in England for the Vitality Blast having recovered from a horrifying leg break.
The 34-year-old broke his leg in freak circumstances at a buddy’s celebration late final 12 months however has labored his approach again to health.
Maxwell, one of the harmful hitters within the recreation, will be a part of up with the Bears following the Indian Premier League in April and May.
Maxwell stated: “I can’t wait to get stuck into a new challenge with the Bears. Edgbaston is a great place to play cricket with extremely passionate fans and I’m looking forward to joining an exciting list of players.”
Maxwell injured himself in November when he slipped on some artificial grass which was slippery from the persistent Melbourne rain.
He stated he was pretending to chase considered one of his mates, however bought his foot caught as they each slipped.
“He fell, unfortunately at a really bad angle and landed straight on my leg,” he stated quickly after the accident.
“It just snapped. I heard and felt every part of it. It was pretty painful.”
But Maxwell was seen coaching on the outfield throughout final week’s Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Queensland on the MCG and he’s near a return within the Shield.
Bears’ first-team coach, Mark Robinson, stated: “It’s an amazing signing – he’s one of the fastest scorers in world cricket – and I’m sure he’ll be a favourite with Bears fans.
“I’m additionally delighted for our followers. We’ve now bought a very thrilling Blast squad that I’m certain will present nice leisure and assist us obtain our aim of once more attending to Blast Finals Day right here at Edgbaston.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
