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Nick Jones, the man who kept Maxwell going in his epic knock

Australia physio Nick Jones' advice helped Glenn Maxwell stand and deliver an epic 201* to take Australia to the semis. His advice proved to be the difference between winning and losing.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

From Tunbridge Wells to the Wankhede: the relationship between superstitions and cricket

It was Kapil Dev back then and it was Glenn Maxwell now. It was 17 for 5 against an unheralded Zimbabwe team full of professionals playing league cricket in England back then and on Tuesday night, it was 91 for 7 against an Afghanistan attack full of T20 league freelancers…

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Wish we could have put fielders in the stands for Maxwell: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott lamented an ordinary fielding effort and wished there was a rule to station fielders in the stands as Glenn Maxwell's brutal shots kept soaring. Trott admitted his team didn't have the right mindset and conceded they couldn't do much to stop Maxwell's double century.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Glenn Maxwell's heroics evoke memories of Kapil Dev's 1983 World Cup exploits

NEW DELHI: The electrifying atmosphere at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during Glenn Maxwell's match-winning heroics against Afghanistan brought back echoes of a historic day in cricket 40 years ago. In 1983, it was Kapil Dev for India, and on Tuesday night, it was Glenn Maxwell for Australia, producing stunning…

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2023

Glenn Maxwell magic at Wankhede: Unreal or true?

MUMBAI: Back in September 1986, when Australian batsman Dean Jones, suffering from severe dehydration during the tied Test against India at the Chepauk in Chennai, requested his captain Allan Border if could retire hurt because of exhaustion, the Australian skipper taunted him back: “We'll get a real Australian, a Queenslander,…

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2023

"Freak": Virat Kohli hails Glenn Maxwell's marvellous double ton against Afghanistan

Battling cramps and niggles, the 'Mad Max' of cricket produced an innings that will undoubtedly remain in public memory for years to come. Read further on Dynamite News

Dynamite News · Nov 8, 2023

ICC ODI World Cup: NZ or PAK or AFG - Which team India are most likely to face in semis

NEW DELHI: Riding on a 'big show' from Glenn Maxwell, Australia on Tuesday booked their berth in the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup. Australia assured themselves a top three finish with the win and a semi-final date with South Africa.

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2023

'Freak': Virat Kohli's unique reaction to Glenn Maxwell's heroics

NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell took the World Cup by a storm with his blazing double hundred that brought Australia back from the dead to book a place in the semi-finals with a thrilling win over Afghanistan in Mumbai on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2023

Don't count Afghanistan out yet, says coach Trott

Despite 3-wicket loss to Australia, Jonathan Trott believes Afghanistan can still reach semis, citing past successes. Maxwell's 201* snatched victory, but Trott says Afghans should have had him out earlier. Afghans have won 4 of 8 matches, more than in previous WCs.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Glenn Maxwell 'back to dad duties' after blazing double hundred

NEW DELHI: Despite battling severe cramps, star allrounder Glenn Maxwell smashed an astonishing double century as Australia secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Afghanistan at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. Maxwell's incredible unbeaten innings of 201 from 128 balls propelled the five-time champions Australia into the semi-finals.

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2023