The injury to captain Glenn Maxwell has dealt a severe blow to the Melbourne Stars, as he will miss their matchup against the reigning champion Perth Scorchers. Notably, he suffered a forearm injury when batting against Brisbane Heat in the first game of the season. The medical staff twice brought the 35-year-old all-rounder in to check on him, but he decided to continue playing after taping his forearm.
After making 23 runs off of 14 deliveries, he was removed from the game, and the player was seen icing his injury in the dugout. The severity of the injury is still unknown, but the Stars will certainly miss their captain in the upcoming game, especially following a humiliating 103-run loss in the season’s first encounter.
Like Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Coulter-Nile, the best pacer in the BBL, could be sidelined for the forthcoming match against the Scorchers
Notably, the team’s management anticipates that Glenn Maxwell will play against the Sydney Thunder in his return after missing just one game. The Stars’ next 10-day vacation after their match against the Scorchers is thought to be sufficient for the all-rounder’s recovery.
“He’s pulled a muscle and has the biggest forearms in the world,” fellow player Hilton Cartwright remarked following the game. “After the loss, he returned with a positive attitude and had a pleasant break.”You have to constantly tell yourself that you’re not a horrible squad on a night like this one.
Nathan Coulter-Nile may not be able to play against the Scorchers
. After hurting his calf muscle while bowling against the Heat, the 36-year-old batted at number 11 with a runner. After determining the status of the injuries through scans, a decision will be made regarding him.
According to a statement from the team, “Nathan Coulter-Nile will undergo scans this weekend to determine damage to a calf injury suffered while bowling against the Brisbane Heat.”
The fact that Scott Boland was also out for the first game puts the Stars in a terrible situation right now.
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