Cricket Australia has confirmed that they are investigating an incident which involved batter Glenn Maxwell being hospitalised on Friday (Jan 19). The ‘alcohol-related’ incident was first reported by the news outlet Daily Telegraph. The batter, on Monday (Jan 22), was not named in the ODI squad to face West Indies. The board, however, denied any link to his omission to the Friday incident.

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“Cricket Australia is aware of an incident involving Glenn Maxwell in Adelaide at the weekend and is seeking further information,” a statement by the board read.

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“It is not related to him being replaced in the ODI squad, a decision that was made following the BBL and based on his individual management plan. Maxwell is expected to return for the T20 series. No further comment will be made at this time,” the statement added.

As per the Daily Telegraph, Maxwell was out and watching Six and Out – a band featuring former cricketer Brett Lee at the time of the incident. The batter was taken to an Adelaide hospital in ambulance, although the stay was short. The exact happenings are still being determined.

Maxwell was in Adelaide following his Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Melbourne Stars’ exit in the tournament. The batter also stood down as the skipper of the side following the loss.

Australia bowlers eye rare feat

Australian skipper and pacer Pat Cummins is hopeful of himself and his fellow bowlers Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood of playing the second home Test against West Indies starting January 25 in Brisbane. If the bowlers make it to playing XI, it would be their fifth Test on the trot – a rare feat Cummins is hopeful of achieving. Notably, all the four bowlers are in their 30s with Cummins being the youngest one at 30 and Lyon being the oldest at 36.  

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