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Glenn Maxwell out of England match after golf buggy fall

Australian batter Glenn Maxwell sustained a concussion after falling off the back of a golf buggy. The incident occured on Monday while the Australian team was in Ahmedabad for a game of golf on a day off. As of now, there’s no excessive injury and he would be available for further games in the tournament.

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Maxwell defeated the Netherlands last week with the fastest century in World Cup history – a 40 ball century. At the World Cup he has 196 runs at an average of 39.20 and four-off spin wickets to his credit. The 35-year old suffered a bizzare accident during a birthday party last year that fractured his leg.

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The England team is almost eliminated from the semi-finals, but Australia is still alive and well in the standings after four straight victories. They would get one step closer t guaranteering a spot in the semi-finals with a victory in Ahmedabad.

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Because of Maxwell’s injury, Marcus Stoinis another all-round player, or Cameron Green may be called up, but the latter has been dealing with a calf problem.

Bharat Express English

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