Glenn Maxwell will compete for Washington Freedom in MLC 2024 alongside Travis Head and Steve Smith

Glenn Maxwell will compete for Washington Freedom in MLC 2024 alongside Travis Head and Steve Smith

For the forthcoming Major League Cricket season, Australia’s Glenn Maxwell, an all-rounder, has committed to the Washington Freedom.He made it clear that his form, not his need for a mental vacation, was the reason behind his removal from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Indian Premier League squad.

Joining his teammates Travis Head and Steve Smith, as well as former IPL coach Ricky Ponting, at Washington Freedom, Maxwell is the most recent Australian player to sign with MLC.

Playing in the United States is an exciting opportunity for the all-rounder.

“I was really excited about maybe competing in this tournament someday after watching it from a distance last year, and fortunately, the timing has worked out this year. “Over the last few days, I’ve had a lot of conversations with Ricky Ponting and a few other players, and I’m really eager to get started,” Maxwell stated, per ESPNcricinfo.

“I think that kind of probably tipped me over the edge, having guys like Travis, Steve, and Ricky there, three guys I know a lot.” You kind of uh-huh about that time of year regarding where you’re going to be, whether you take the time off, whether you play the Hundred, or what you might do, and I think it’s really exciting to have those few Australians there, as well as the chance to be a part of something really big in the MLC and grow something,” he continued.

During the final IPL game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Maxwell discussed his decision to be left off of the RCB starting lineup. It was not related to the need for a lengthy break from the event, Maxwell clarified. He just believed he wasn’t in the best lineup and asked to be left off in order to avoid having to have a difficult conversation with coach Andy Flower and captain Faf du Plessis.

“I didn’t feel very confident. I felt very hesitant as I just went to the ground after enjoying a couple of good net sessions. I felt like if I had continued playing that role, the outcomes wouldn’t have changed all that much, and I failed to really commit my game plans,” Maxwell stated.

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I had the same discussion with coach Andy Flower and simply told Faf, ‘Look, I think we should try someone else in my position.’ From there, it seemed like a no-brainer. I believe it somewhat averts the difficult talk they might have had about breaking up with me,” he continued.

“I was incredibly at ease with it. Naturally, I’m disappointed that the outcomes I was hoping for weren’t achieved, but I’m also at ease knowing that I think I made the best choice for the team and that I’m not taking a long vacation from the game,” Maxwell continued.

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