GLENN MAXWELL

The Australian big-hitter Glenn Maxwell was the star of the show when the IPL first came to the UAE back in 2014. He was the highest run-getter of the tournament till it happened in the desert country.

KXIP had high hopes from him this time around going back to where he performed. The expectations were fuelled by his performances against England in the bilateral series in England that took place just before IPL 2020.

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However, he failed to continue any of that form for KXIP and was a total dud. Maxwell is usually known for hitting sixes in all directions but this time he failed to send any ball directly over the boundary line. He became the only batsman in IPL 2020 to face over 100 deliveries and yet hit no sixes.

In 13 matches, the ‘Big Show’, as he is fondly called, could manage to score only 108 runs. Unlike his usual self, he went about a strike rate of just 101.88. It will be an understatement to say that he looked like a pale shadow of himself as he really did not look like himself.

Glenn Maxwell might be released before IPL 2021 based on his performance in the recently concluded season in the UAE.