Australia all-rounder, Genn Maxwell, has taken a break from cricket due to struggles with mental health, Cricket Australia stated on Thursday.
Meanwhile, D’Arcy Short will replace him in the squad for the final T20I against Sri Lanka on Friday.
According to the Australia team psychologist, Michael Lloyd, Maxwell will “spend a short time away from the game” and pointed out that the 31-year-old was “proactive in identifying these issues and engaging with the support staff.”
Here’s the latest on Glenn Maxwell, his withdrawal and replacement in the Australian T20I side – featuring some fitting words from Justin Langer on Maxwell’s courage to admit he was struggling. pic.twitter.com/VSPmpy1njc
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The struggles didn’t seem to outwardly affect Maxwell’s performances. In the first two T20Is against Sri Lanka, he was excellent on the field, and scored a 28-ball 62 in his only outing with the bat.
Maxwell takes a break with “the full support” of Cricket Australia. “The well-being of our players and staff is paramount. Glenn has our full support,” said Ben Oliver, CA’s general manager of national teams. “Cricket Australia will work collaboratively with Cricket Victoria’s support staff to ensure Glenn’s well-being and his reintegration into the game.