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SYDNEY, Jan 23, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Glenn Maxwell is being investigated by
Cricket Australia, a spokesperson said Tuesday, after the star allrounder was
reportedly hospitalised following a night out.
The governing body wants to quiz the 35-year-old about a recent incident in
Adelaide.
According to Australian media outlets, Maxwell was taken to hospital, after
attending a concert last Friday of the band Six & Out, made up of former
cricket greats including Brett Lee.
"Cricket Australia is aware of an incident involving Glenn Maxwell in
Adelaide at the weekend and is seeking further information," said a
spokesperson.
Maxwell has been stood down for the upcoming 50-overs series against the West
Indies early next month, but Cricket Australia insist the decision is not
linked to the incident in Adelaide.
He is expected to return for the Twenty20 series against the West Indies,
starting February 9 following the one-day international games, Cricket
Australia added.
The white ball big-hitter last played Test cricket in 2017, but Maxwell was
one of the stars of Australia's 50-overs World Cup final triumph over hosts
India late last year.
The Adelaide incident is the latest mishap to befall Maxwell, who missed a
World Cup match in India after he was injured falling off a golf cart.
Maxwell also broke his leg in November 2022 when he slipped at a friend's
birthday party.