Glenn Maxwell to take a break from cricket to deal with his mental health issues
Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell has decided to distance himself from cricket in order to take care of his mental health issues.
On Thursday, Cricket Australia issued a statement saying that Maxwell’s ruling to take a break from the game, and as a result, he has been replaced by D’Arcy Short in the Australian side for the ongoing T20 series with Sri Lanka.
"Glenn Maxwell has been experiencing some difficulties with regards to his mental health. As a result, he will spend a short time away from the game. Glenn was proactive in identifying these issues and engaging with support staff," CA's Support Team psychologist Dr Michael Lloyd said in an official statement.
Recently, Glen Maxwell played a brilliant knock of 62 runs against Sri Lanka in the first T20I match, which enabled the Aussies to put up 233 runs in the match.
During the second T20 game, Maxwell did not get to bat, as David Warner and Steve Smith chased down Sri Lanka’s paltry total of 117.
The well being of our players and staff is of greatest importance. Glenn Maxwell has our full support.
"Cricket Australia will work collaboratively with Cricket Victoria's support staff to ensure Glenn's well-being and his reintegration into the game. We ask that everyone gives Glenn and his family and friends space; and respects their privacy at this time," CA's Executive General Manager of National Teams Ben Olive said.
"He is a special player and an important part of the Australian cricket family. We hope to see him back in the team during the summer. It is important we look after Glenn and all our players," he added.
The all-rounder has featured in 110 ODIs, 61 T20Is and 7 Tests for the Australian cricket team. Australia will play their final T20I match against Sri Lanka tomorrow.
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First published: 31 October 2019, 11:47 IST